Tetrahydrozoline
Tetrahydrozoline is a direct-acting sympathomimetic alpha-adrenergic agonist that causes vasoconstriction of conjunctival and nasal blood vessels by stimulating α1 and α2 receptors, producing rapid reduction of redness and congestion. It is available over-the-counter as ophthalmic drops for eye redness and as nasal drops/sprays for temporary nasal decongestion. Prolonged use can lead to rebound congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa) due to down-regulation of adrenergic receptors.
Masse moléculaire
200,2800 g/mol
LogP
1,80
TPSA
24,40 Ų
Règle des 5 de Lipinski
Conforme
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Structure 2D
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SMILES
c1ccc2c(c1)CCCC2C1=NCCN1
InChI
InChI=1S/C13H16N2/c1-2-6-11-10(4-1)5-3-7-12(11)13-14-8-9-15-13/h1-2,4,6,12H,3,5,7-9H2,(H,14,15)
Molecular Formula
C13H16N2
HBD / HBA
1 / 1
Liaisons Rotatives
1
Atomes Lourds
15
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Foire aux questions
Tetrahydrozoline is a direct-acting sympathomimetic alpha-adrenergic agonist that causes vasoconstriction of conjunctival and nasal blood vessels by stimulating α1 and α2 receptors, producing rapid reduction of redness and congestion. It is available over-the-counter as ophthalmic drops for eye redness and as nasal drops/sprays for temporary nasal decongestion. Prolonged use can lead to rebound congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa) due to down-regulation of adrenergic receptors.
Yes, Tetrahydrozoline is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1266. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 5419. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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