naphazoline hydrochloride

naphazoline hydrochloride
A sympathomimetic amine, used as a topical vasoconstrictor; available as n. nitrate, with the same uses. SYN: naphthazoline hydrochloride.

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naph·az·o·line hy·dro·chlo·ride (naf-azґo-lēn) [USP] an adrenergic used as a vasoconstrictor, applied topically to the nasal or ocular mucous membranes.

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