Tetrahydrozoline
Tetrahydrozoline
Definition
An imidazole derivative with sympathomimetic activity. Applied locally to the eye or nose, tetrahydrozoline binds to and activates alpha-adrenergic receptors, resulting in vasoconstriction and decreased nasal and ophthalmic congestion.
Also known as TETRAHYDROZOLINE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC R01AA06 per RXNORM
- ATC R01AB03 per RXNORM
- ATC S01GA02 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C61967 per NCIT
- SCTID 2183004 per RXNORM
- SCTID 372673004 per RXNORM
- UNII S9U025Y077 per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sinusitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Vasomotor rhinitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nasal cavity | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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