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.
Other names Norephedrine; Hydrochloride, Phenylpropanolamine; Propagest; Prolamine; Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride; Dexatrim