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Phenylpropanolamine
Norephedrine | Dexatrim | Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride | Prolamine | Propagest | Hydrochloride, Phenylpropanolamine
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. |
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