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Phenylephrine (International)

In the US, Phenylephrine (phenylephrine systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: decongestants, vasopressors and is used to treat Allergies, Hypotension, Nasal Congestion, Shock and Supraventricular Tachycardia.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

C01CA06,R01AA04,R01AB01,R01BA03,S01FB01,S01GA05

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000059-42-7

Chemical Formula

C9-H13-N-O2

Molecular Weight

167

Therapeutic Categories

Cardiac stimulant

Antihypotensive agent

α-Sympathomimetic agent

Chemical Name

Benzenemetanol, 3-hydroxy-α-[(metylamino)metyl]-, (R)-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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