Common name

IUPAC name

3-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]phenol

SMILES

CNC[C@H](O)C1=CC(O)=CC=C1

Compound class

Vasoconstrictor Agents; Sympathomimetics; Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Agonists; Cardiotonic Agents; Mydriatics; Nasal Decongestants; Respiratory System; Ophthalmologicals; Sensory Organs; Nasal Preparations; Cardiovascular System; Cardiac Therapy; Adrenergic and Dopaminergic Agents; Cardiac Stimulants Excl. Cardiac Glycosides; Sympathomimetics, Plain; Nasal Decongestants for Systemic Use; Sympathomimetics Excl. Antiglaucoma Preparations; Mydriatics and Cycloplegics; Sympathomimetics Used as Decongestants; Decongestants and Antiallergics; Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inhibitors; Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inducers;

Therapeutic area

Phenylephrine is mainly used to treat nasal congestion, but may also be useful in treating hypotension and shock, hypotension during spinal anaesthesia, prolongation of spinal anaesthesia, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, symptomatic relief of external or internal hemorrhoids, and to increase blood pressure as an aid in the diagnosis of heart murmurs.