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A-(1-AMINOETHYL)BENZENEMETHANOL HYDROCHLORIDE [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
CONT

Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] is a synthetic drug that effects the autonomic nervous system. Used as a mucous membrane decongestant and as a treatment for allergic conditions, it is found in over-the-counter preparations for colds and weight control.

OBS

Sinutab, Sine-OFF, Nolamine Tablets, T.P.I. Tablets, U.R.I. Capsules are trademark names for phenylpropanolamine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
CONT

Ces dernières années, on a observé un recours accru aux décongestifs nasaux pour leur propriétés légèrement stimulantes. On fait souvent passer diverses combinaisons d'éphédrine, de phénylpropanolamine (PPA) et de caféine pour du speed, vendu en capsules d'apparence semblable aux amphétamines fabriquées légalement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
  • Drogas y toxicomanía
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