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Pseudoephedrine

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pseu⋅do⋅e⋅phed⋅rine

[soo-doh-i-fed-rin, -ef-i-dreen, -drin]
–noun Pharmacology.
a dextrorotatory, isomeric compound, C1 0H1 5NO, used as a nasal decongestant.

Origin:
pseudo- + ephedrine
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pseu·do·e·phed·rine   (sōō'dō-ĭ-fěd'rĭn, -ěf'ĭ-drēn')   
n.  An isomer of ephedrine used primarily as a decongestant.
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Main Entry: pseu·do·ephed·rine
Pronunciation: -i-'fed-r&n, Brit also -'ef-&-dr&n
Function: noun
: a crystallinealkaloid C10H15NO that is isomeric with ephedrine and is administered in the form of its hydrochloride or sulfate especially to relieve nasal congestion
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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