topical phenylephrine solution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-017252",
  "term": "topical phenylephrine solution",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A topical solution containing phenylephrine, a sympathomimetic amine with vasoconstricting activity. Upon topical application to the oral mucosa, phenylephrine may activate alpha-adrenergic receptors in the mucosa thereby causing vasoconstriction. As a result, this agent may reduce swelling of the mucosal membranes and decrease radiotherapy-induced mucositis.",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/topical-phenylephrine-solution/"
}