| Pharmaceutical Information |
| 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
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| KEGG ID |
D08684
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| MeSH ID |
C009695
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| PubChem ID |
5709
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| TTD Drug ID |
D0Y4DY
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| NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
| UNII |
WPY40FTH8K
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| 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 |
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| Chemical Information |
| Molecular Formula |
C16H24N2 |
| CAS Registry Number |
526-36-3 |
| SMILES |
CC1=CC(=CC(=C1CC2=NCCN2)C)C(C)(C)C |
| Chemical Structure |
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