Privine (Noun)
Meaning
Vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The nasal spray I used to treat my allergies contained a vasoconstrictor, specifically privine, to reduce the swelling in my nasal passages.
- The doctor prescribed an eyedrop formula with privine to alleviate the patient's red, itchy eyes caused by hay fever.
- The privine in the decongestant spray helped relieve the pressure in my sinuses and eased my breathing.
- After a long discussion with his pharmacist, the patient opted for a privine-based nasal spray to treat his seasonal nasal congestion.
- The privine in the nasal solution helped reduce the fluid buildup in the patient's sinuses, providing quick relief from congestion.