Privine


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Noun 1. Privine - vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
nasal decongestant - a decongestant that provides temporary relief of nasal symptoms of the common cold and rhinitis and upper respiratory infections
pressor, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor - any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure
brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service
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Drug options Pseudoephedrine (Su-dafed 12/24), phenylephrine (Sudafed PE, 4-Way Fast-Acting nasal spray), naphazoline (Privine nasal spray), oxy-metazoline (Afrin nasal spray).
Decongestants
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Heritage acquires Sucrets
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