Tetrahydrozoline

Tetrahydrozoline
Names
IUPAC name
(RS)-2-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole
Identifiers
84-22-0 N
ChEBI CHEBI:28674 YesY
ChEMBL ChEMBL1266 YesY
ChemSpider 5226 YesY
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KEGG D08578 YesY
PubChem 5419
UNII S9U025Y077 YesY
Properties
C13H16N2
Molar mass 200.28 g/mol
Pharmacology
ATC code R01AA06
S01GA02
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Tetrahydrozoline (INN: Tetryzoline), a derivative of imidazoline, is found in over-the-counter eye drops and nasal sprays. Other derivatives include naphazoline, oxymetazoline, and xylometazoline.

Tetrahydrozoline is an alpha agonist and its main mechanism of action is the constriction of conjunctival blood vessels.[1] This serves to relieve the redness of the eye caused by minor ocular irritants.

An urban legend suggests that tetrahydrozoline can cause violent diarrhea if administered orally, such as by putting a few drops of Visine in an unsuspecting person's beverage. However, the actual results of the prank may be worse, varying from severe nausea and vomiting to seizures or a coma. Diarrhea is not a side effect.[2]

References

  1. Dahlström M, Lindgren F, Berntsson K, et al. (July 2005). "Evidence for different pharmacological targets for imidazoline compounds inhibiting settlement of the barnacle Balanus improvisus". J. Exp. Zoolog. Part a Comp. Exp. Biol. 303 (7): 551–62. doi:10.1002/jez.a.163. PMID 15945078.
  2. "Visine Prank: Mickey Red Eyes". Snopes. 29 June 2009. Retrieved 28 July 2010.


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