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benzalkonium [‚benz·əl′kōn·ē·əm] (organic chemistry) C6H5CH2N(CH3)2R+An organic radical in which R may range from C8H17to C18H37; found in surfactants, as the chloride salt. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Another substance that has been implicated in the development of rhinitis medicamentosa is benzalkonium chloride (BAC), an antimicrobial preservative often found in nasal sprays. Proposed mechanisms for the paradoxical bronchospastic effect of albuterol include bronchospasm secondary to other compounds in the albuterol preparations such as benzalkonium chloride (used as a preservative in nebulizer solutions), (5) chlorofluorocarbons (used as propellants in metered dose inhalers), (5) and oleic acid (used as a dispersant in MDIs), (5) and the presence of (S)-albuterol in racemic preparations of albuterol. Second, although not proved efficacious against cutaneous chytridiomycosis, the use of benzalkonium chloride, a recognized therapy for infections with non-hyphal fungi, failed to reduce mortality rates. |
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