phenylephrine

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
sympathomimetic drug
gptkbp:approvedBy 1950s
gptkbp:ATCCode R01AA04
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Sudafed_PE
gptkb:Neo-Synephrine
gptkbp:CASNumber 61-76-7
gptkbp:category vasoconstrictor
decongestant
mydriatic
pressor agent
gptkbp:chemicalFormula phenethylamine derivative
gptkbp:contraindication gptkb:ventricular_tachycardia
severe hypertension
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Smith,_Kline_&_French
gptkbp:efficacyDebate oral form efficacy questioned for nasal congestion
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 2.5 to 3 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C9H13NO2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label phenylephrine
gptkbp:legalStatus over-the-counter (oral, topical)
prescription (IV)
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist
gptkbp:meltingPoint 143–145 °C
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor children under 6 (oral)
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 6041
DB00388
gptkbp:regulates approved
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:pseudoephedrine
epinephrine
gptkbp:riskFactor anxiety
insomnia
urinary retention
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
topical
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect headache
hypertension
reflex bradycardia
gptkbp:solubility soluble in water
gptkbp:UNII 1WS297W6MV
gptkbp:usedFor nasal congestion
hypotension
mydriasis induction
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robitussin
gptkb:Dimetapp
gptkb:Preparation_H
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6