Privine

Definitions of Privine

1. noun

   vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
   synonyms: Sudafed, naphazoline

   type of:

   nasal decongestant

   a decongestant that provides temporary relief of nasal symptoms of the common cold and rhinitis and upper respiratory infections

   pressor, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor

   any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure