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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D010665
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D010665
Preferred Name

Phenylpropanolamine

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
Norephedrine
Propagest
Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride
Hydrochloride, Phenylpropanolamine
Triaminic DM
Benzenemethanol, alpha-(1-aminoethyl)-, (R*,S*)-(+-)-
Prolamine
Dexatrim
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