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| Preferred IUPAC name 2-[(2-Cyclopropylphenoxy)methyl]-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole | |
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| MeSH | Cirazoline |
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| Properties | |
| C13H16N2O | |
| Molar mass | 216.284 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Cirazoline is a fullagonist at theα1A adrenergic receptor, apartial agonist at both theα1B andα1D adrenergic receptors,[1] and a nonselectiveantagonist to theα2 adrenergic receptor.[2] It is believed that this combination of properties could make cirazoline an effectivevasoconstricting agent.[2]
Cirazoline has also been shown to decrease food intake in rats, purportedly through activation of α1 adrenoceptors in theparaventricular nucleus in thehypothalamus of the brain.[3] Administration of cirazoline also seemed to present impairment in the spatial memory of monkeys through the activation of the same receptors that showed decreased food intake in rats.[4][5] However, in preliminary studies, through stimulation of α2 adrenoceptors, working memory is comparatively improved.[4]
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