| phenylpropanolamine | <chemical> A sympathomimetic that acts mainly by causing release of norepinephrine but also has direct agonist activity at some adrenergic receptors. It is most commonly used as a nasal vasoconstrictor and an appetite depressant. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-agonists, adrenergic agents, appetite depressants, nasal decongestants, sympathomimetic. Chemical name: Benzenemethanol, alpha-(1-aminoethyl)-, (R*,S*)-(+-)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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