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Thymoxamine (opilon)
Abstract
Thymoxamine (Opilon-Warner) selectively blocks adrenergic α receptors. It is being promoted for ‘vasospastic or occlusive peripheral ischaemic conditions’, especially Raynaud’s syndrome, chilblains, Ménière’s syndrome, acrocyanosis, erythrocyanosis and excessively cold hands and feet.