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Phenylpropanolamine (Dexatrim) Summary

Description: 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.

Also Known As: Dexatrim; Prolamine; Norephedrine; Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride; Propagest Show All >>

Networked: 250 relevant articles (9 outcomes, 23 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Phenylpropanolamine is Relevant

  1. Weight Loss (Weight Reduction) : 2 outcomes 5 studies in 18 results
  2. Weight Gain : 2 outcomes 2 studies in 7 results
  3. Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) : 2 outcomes 1 study in 3 results
  4. Obesity : 1 outcome 1 study in 15 results
  5. Rhinitis : 1 outcome 1 study in 5 results
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Drugs Related to Phenylpropanolamine

  1. Dexfenfluramine (Redux)
  2. Mazindol (Mazanor)
  3. Diethylpropion (Amfepramone)
  4. Terfenadine (Seldane)
  5. Naltrexone (ReVia)
  6. Caffeine (No Doz)
  7. Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
  8. Fenfluramine
  9. Ephedrine
  10. Pseudoephedrine
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Therapies Related to Phenylpropanolamine

  1. Transplants (Transplant)
  2. Transplantation (Transplant Recipients)
  3. Ligation
  4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  5. Oral Administration
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