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Xylometazoline (International)

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

R01AA07,R01AB06,S01GA03

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000526-36-3

Chemical Formula

C16-H24-N2

Molecular Weight

244

Therapeutic Categories

Vasoconstrictor for local use in otorhinolaryngology

α-Sympathomimetic agent

Chemical Name

2-(4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimetylbenzyl)-2-imidazoline (WHO)

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
WHOWorld Health Organization

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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