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Tramazoline

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Overview

Overview

Tramazoline is a chemical that is used in the form of tramazoline hydrochloride in nasal decongestant preparations. [1] It is an α-adrenergic receptor agonist that inhibits secretion of nasal mucus.

It causes hypertension.[2]


References

References

  1. “Spray-Tish Consumer Information”. Consumer Medicines Information. MyDr.com.au. Retrieved 16 April 2011. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  2. Peng N, Meng QC, King K, Oparil S, Wyss JM (April 1995). “Acute hypertension increases norepinephrine release in the anterior hypothalamic area”. Hypertension. 25 (4 Pt 2): 828–33. doi:10.1161/01.hyp.25.4.828. PMID 7721439.

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