has role is deprotonated form of phenylephrine(1+) antiviral agent phenylethanolamines phenols antiinfective agent antidepressant analgesic sympathomimetic agent alpha-adrenergic agonist antineoplastic agent antihypertensive agent cardiotonic drug protective agent mydriatic agent vasoconstrictor agent secondary amino compound ophthalmology drug anti-inflammatory agent anti-obesity agent nasal decongestant phenylephrine A member of the class of the class of phenylethanolamines that is (1<i>R</i>)-2-(methylamino)-1-phenylethan-1-ol carrying an additional hydroxy substituent at position 3 on the phenyl ring. CHEBI:8093