oxymetazoline

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US/ˌɑk.sɪm.əˈtæz.əˌliːn/

noun

A sympathomimetic drug with vasoconstrictive activity that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₆H₂₄N₂O·HCl chiefly as a topical nasal decongestant, developed from xylometazoline.

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Meanings

nounoxymetazoline (uncountable)

alternative oxymethazoline

  1. uncountablemedicineA sympathomimetic drug with vasoconstrictive activity that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₆H₂₄N₂O·HCl chiefly as a topical nasal decongestant, developed from xylometazoline.

    Oxymetazoline or phenylpropanolamine / to open up the sinuses and such / Then try to recoup with a little chicken soup / Call your mother cause it pays to keep in touch

    1997, “The Druggist”, Joel Mabus (music)

Origin

From hydroxy + methyl + imidazole + -ine.

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APA

oxymetazoline. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oxymetazoline

MLA

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Chicago

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