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FENILPROPANOLAMINA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-10-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medication
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- phenylpropanolamine
1, record 1, English, phenylpropanolamine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PPA 1, record 1, English, PPA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- a-(1-Aminoethyl)benzenemethanol hydrochloride 2, record 1, English, a%2D%281%2DAminoethyl%29benzenemethanol%20hydrochloride
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, English, - phenylpropanolamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sinutab, Sine-OFF, Nolamine Tablets, T.P.I. Tablets, U.R.I. Capsules are trademark names for phenylpropanolamine. 3, record 1, English, - phenylpropanolamine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- phénylpropanolamine
1, record 1, French, ph%C3%A9nylpropanolamine
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PPA 1, record 1, French, PPA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, French, - ph%C3%A9nylpropanolamine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fenilpropanolamina
1, record 1, Spanish, fenilpropanolamina
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-08-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pharmacology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride 1, record 2, English, phenylpropanolamine%20hydrochloride
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Pharmacologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chlorhydrate de phénylpropanolamine
1, record 2, French, chlorhydrate%20de%20ph%C3%A9nylpropanolamine
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Farmacología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- clorhidrato de fenilpropanolamina
1, record 2, Spanish, clorhidrato%20de%20fenilpropanolamina
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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