Dexatrim Definition

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Dexatrim: 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.

Synonym: phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride, propagest, prolamine, phenylpropanolamine, norephedrine.