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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C14H14N2.ClH
Molecular Weight 246.735
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of Naphazoline hydrochloride

SMILES

Cl.C(C1=NCCN1)C2=C3C=CC=CC3=CC=C2

InChI

InChIKey=DJDFFEBSKJCGHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C14H14N2.ClH/c1-2-7-13-11(4-1)5-3-6-12(13)10-14-15-8-9-16-14;/h1-7H,8-10H2,(H,15,16);1H

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula ClH
Molecular Weight 36.461
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula C14H14N2
Molecular Weight 210.2744
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Naphazoline is a direct acting sympathomimetic adrenergic alpha-agonist used to induce systemic vasoconstriction, thereby decreasing nasal congestion and inducing constriction around the conjunctiva. The sympathomimetic action of Naphazoline constricts the smaller arterioles of the nasal passages, producing a decongesting effect. Naphazoline ophthalmic causes constriction of blood vessels in the eyes. It also decreases itching and irritation of the eyes. aphazoline constricts the vascular system of the conjunctiva. It is presumed that this effect is due to direct stimulation action of the drug upon the alpha adrenergic receptors in the arterioles of the conjunctiva resulting in decreased conjunctival congestion. Naphazoline belongs to the imidazoline class of sympathomimetics. Naphazoline is a direct acting sympathomimetic drug, which acts on alpha-adrenergic receptors in the arterioles of the nasal mucosa. This activates the adrenal system to yield systemic vasoconstrction. In producing vasoconstriction, the result is a decrease in blood flow in the nasal passages and consequently decreased nasal congestion. The vasoconstriction means that there is less pressure in the capillaries and less water can filter out, thus less discharge is made. Naphazoline is primarily indicated in conditions like Corneal vascularity, Hyperaemia, Itching, Nasal congestion, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Sinusitis.

CNS Activity

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Approval Year

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
63.1 nM [EC50]
5.0 µM [EC50]

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
Naphazoline Hydrochloride

Doses

AEs

Overview

CYP3A4CYP2C9CYP2D6hERG

OverviewOther

Other InhibitorOther SubstrateOther Inducer

Drug as perpetrator​

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Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Instill one or two drops in the conjunctival sac(s) every three to four hours as needed.
Route of Administration: Other
In Vitro Use Guide
Naphazoline (1, 10, and 100 umol/l) caused a dose-related inhibition of NE release from ICBs (iris-ciliary body) of the rabbit eye: 25, 45, and 80%, respectively.
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
MZ1131787D
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version