| phentermine | <chemical> A central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic with actions and uses similar to those of dextroamphetamine. It has been used most frequently in the treatment of obesity. Pharmacological action: adrenergic agents, adrenergic uptake inhibitors, appetite depressants, central nervous system stimulants, dopamine agents, dopamine uptake inhibitors, sympathomimetic. Chemical name: Benzeneethanamine, alpha,alpha-dimethyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
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