phenylpropanolamine

English

Noun

phenylpropanolamine (countable and uncountable, plural phenylpropanolamines)

1. (pharmacology) An adrenergic drug used to relieve allergic reactions, to treat respiratory infections and to suppress the appetite.
   • 1997, “The Druggist”, Joel Mabus (music):

     Oxymetazoline or phenylpropanolamine / to open up the sinuses and such / Then try to recoup with a little chicken soup / Call your mother cause it pays to keep in touch

Synonyms

• norephedrine
• oxyamphetamine