# oxymetazoline

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌɑk.sɪm.əˈtæz.əˌliːn/

## Definitions
1. A sympathomimetic drug with vasoconstrictive activity that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₆H₂₄N₂O·HCl chiefly as a topical nasal decongestant, developed from xylometazoline.

## Etymology
From hydroxy + methyl + imidazole + -ine.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/oxymetazoline