| phenoxazone | See: phenoxazine. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| phenoxybenzamine | <chemical> N-(2-chloroethyl)-n-(1-methyl-2-phenoxyethyl) benzenemethanamine. An alpha-adrenergic anatagonist with long duration of action. It has been used to treat hypertension and as a peripheral vasodilator. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-antagonists, antihypertensive agents, sympatholytics, vasodilator agents. Chemical name: Benzenemethanamine, N-(2-chloroethyl)-N-(1-methyl-2-phenoxyethyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride | (2-Chloroethyl)-N-(1-methyl-2-phenoxyethyl benzylamine hydrochloride;a potent adrenergic (alpha-receptor) blocking agent of the beta-haloalkylamines; selectively blocks the excitatory response of smooth muscle and exocrine glands to epinephrine; used in the treatment of peripheral vascular diseases and in pheochromocytoma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phenoxybenzoate dioxygenase | <enzyme> Catalyses conversion of 3- or 4-phenoxybenzoate to phenol and protocatechuate via a putative hemiacetal intermediate. Registry number: EC 1.14.14.- Synonym: 4-carboxydiphenyl ether dioxygenase, pob dioxygenase, pobb gene product (26 Jun 1999) |
| phenoxymethylpenicillin | <chemical> (2s-(2 alpha,5 alpha,6 beta)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-6-((phenoxyacetyl)amino)-4-thia-1- azabicyclo(3.2.0)heptane-2-carboxylic acid. A broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used orally in the treatment of mild to moderate infections by susceptible gram-positive organisms. Pharmacological action: penicillins. Chemical name: 4-Thia-1-azabicyclo(3.2.0)heptane-2-carboxylic acid, 3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-6-((phenoxyacetyl)amino)-, (2S-(2alpha,5alpha,6beta))- (12 Dec 1998) |
| phenoxymethylpenicillin amidohydrolase | <enzyme> Isolated from penicillium chrysogenes; hydrolyses phenoxymethylpenicillin to 6-aminopenicillanic acid (6-apa) Registry number: EC 3.5.1.- Synonym: pmp amidase (26 Jun 1999) |
| phenozygous | Having a narrow cranium as compared with the width of the face, so that when the skull is viewed from above, the zygomatic arches are visible. Origin: G. Phaino, to show, + zygon, yoke (05 Mar 2000) |
| phenpentermine tartrate | A,a,beta-Trimethylphenethylamine;an anorexigenic agent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phenprobamate | 3-phenylpropyl carbamate;a skeletal muscle relaxant with antianxiety action. Synonym: proformiphen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phenprocoumon | <chemical> 3-(1-phenylpropyl)-4-hydroxycoumarin. Long acting oral anticoagulant. It may cause diarrhoea. Pharmacological action: anticoagulant. Chemical name: 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 4-hydroxy-3-(1-phenylpropyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| phenpropionate | USAN-approved contraction for 3-phenylpropionate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phensuximide | N-Methyl-2-phenylsuccinimide;an anticonvulsant drug used in the treatment of petit mal epilepsy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| 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) |
| phentolamine | <radiology> Alpha-adrenergic blocker, give before IV contrast in patient with pheochromocytoma (12 Dec 1998) |
| phentolamine hydrochloride | 2-(N '-p-Tolyl-N '-m-hydroxyphenylaminomethyl)-imidazoline hydrochloride;an adrenergic (alpha-receptor) blocking agent. (05 Mar 2000) |