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.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.033.100.624.706 - D02.033.755.624.706 - D02.092.063.624.706

**Synonyms:** - Norephedrine