Drug Name |
Xylometazoline |
Drug ID |
BADD_D02641 |
Description |
Xylometazoline is an imidazoline derivative [A228523] with sympathomimetic and nasal decongestant activity. Xylometazoline works by binding to alpha (α)-adrenergic receptors to cause vasoconstriction of nasal blood vessels.[A228508]
Xylometazoline is available in over-the-counter (OTC) nasal sprays or drops to temporarily relieve nasal congestion due to cold, hay fever or other respiratory allergies. In some countries, it is available as combination products with [ipratropium], [domiphen], or [dexpanthenol]. |
Indications and Usage |
Xylometazoline is indicated for the temporary relief of nasal congestion due to cold, hay fever or other respiratory allergies.[L31598] |
Marketing Status |
approved; investigational |
ATC Code |
R01AA07; R01AB06; S01GA03 |
DrugBank ID |
DB06694
|
KEGG ID |
D08684
|
MeSH ID |
C009695
|
PubChem ID |
5709
|
TTD Drug ID |
D0Y4DY
|
NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
UNII |
WPY40FTH8K
|
Synonyms |
xylometazoline | 2-(4'-tert-butyl-2',6'-dimethylphenylmethyl)imidazoline | Balkis | Chlorohist-LA | Decongest | espa-rhin | Gelonasal | Idasal | Idril N | Nasan | Imidin | Nasengel AL | Nasentropfen AL | Nasenspray AL | NasenGel ratiopharm | NasenSpray ratiopharm | NasenTropfen ratiopharm | Novorin | Otradrops | Otraspray | Otrivin | Otrivin Mentol | Otriven | Rapako | schnupfen endrine | Snup | stas | xylometazoline hydrochloride | xylometazoline monohydrochloride | Amidrin |