Naphazoline nitrate

Naphazoline nitrate is a fast-acting decongestant and vasoconstrictor used in eye drops to relieve redness, irritation, and swelling caused by allergies or minor eye irritants, and in nasal sprays to reduce nasal congestion by shrinking swollen blood vessels. It works by stimulating alpha-adrenergic receptors, leading to vasoconstriction. In addition to its common use in over-the-counter eye and nasal products, it has shown anti-inflammatory effects in preclinical studies and has been used in combination with lidocaine in nasal surgeries to improve surgical conditions and reduce postoperative pain. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Alpha-2 agonists and Vasoconstrictors. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Benil, 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)-2-Imidazoline Nitrate and Vistalbalon. Its PubChem CID is 82332.