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cirazoline
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Imidazoles
Definition
: Compounds containing 1,3-diazole, a five membered aromatic ring containing two nitrogen atoms separated by one of the carbons. Chemically reduced ones include IMIDAZOLINES and IMIDAZOLIDINES. Distinguish from 1,2-diazole (PYRAZOLES).
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Drugs
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cirazoline [ LD 3098,2-(2'-cyclopropylphenoxymethyl)imidazoline hydrochloride,LD-3098,cirazoline monohydrochloride ]
posseses agonist properties at alpha-adrenoreceptor sites; RN given refers to parent cpd
59939-16-1 1H-
imidazole, 2-
((2-
cyclopropylphenoxy)methyl)-
4,5-
dihydro-
, monohydrochloride
*Imidazoles
Pharma Action
Vasoconstrictor Agents
;
Nasal Decongestants
;
Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Agonists
Clin Sci 1979;57(suppl 5):185s; Eur J Pharmacol 43(1):85;1977