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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > alcohols > propanols > propanolamines > phenylpropanolamine
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > alcohols > amino alcohols > propanolamines > phenylpropanolamine
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > amino compounds > amino alcohols > propanolamines > phenylpropanolamine
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > nitrogen compounds > organic nitrogen compounds > amino compounds > amino alcohols > propanolamines > phenylpropanolamine
Preferred Term:

phenylpropanolamine

Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
propanolamines
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • prolamine
  • norephedrine
  • propagest
  • phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride
  • dexatrim
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/218582
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