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tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride

tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride (TYZINE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha agonist. Route of administration: nasal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
NASAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
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Quick answer

tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride (TYZINE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha agonist. Route of administration: nasal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride
Brand TYZINE
Mechanism Adrenergic receptor alpha agonist
Target Adrenergic receptor alpha
Route NASAL
Formulation SPRAY

Mechanism of action

Adrenergic receptor alpha agonist

Primary target: Adrenergic receptor alpha

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride?

tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride (TYZINE) is a adrenergic receptor alpha agonist. Route of administration: nasal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride?

TYZINE is a marketed brand name for tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride?

tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.