Cinnamedrine Hydrochloride
Cinnamedrine Hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic agent that acts as an alpha-adrenergic agonist. It has been used as a nasal decongestant and may have mild anorexic (appetite-suppressant) properties. Due to its vasoconstrictive effects, it helps reduce swelling and congestion in nasal passages.
Cinnamedrine Hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic decongestant used to relieve nasal congestion through alpha-adrenergic stimulation.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 314557
- Generic
- Cinnamedrine Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for symptomatic relief of nasal congestion associated with allergies, colds, or sinusitis. May have been prescribed as an appetite suppressant in the past.
Acts as an alpha-adrenergic agonist, causing vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the nasal mucosa, which reduces swelling and congestion.
Should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, or thyroid disorders. May cause insomnia, nervousness, or increased blood pressure. Not recommended for prolonged use or in patients taking MAO inhibitors. Use during pregnancy should be avoided unless clearly necessary.
Official drug label
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