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phenylpropanolamine
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phen·yl·pro·pa·nol·a·mine  (fnl-prp-nl-mn, fnl-)
n. Abbr. PPA
An adrenergic drug, C9H13NO, that acts as a vasoconstrictor and is used as a nasal decongestant, bronchodilator, appetite suppressant, and mild stimulant.
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Noun1.phenylpropanolamine - an adrenergic drug used in many preparations to relieve allergic reactions or respiratory infections; "drugs containing phenylpropanolamine are being recalled"
adrenergic, adrenergic drug - drug that has the effects of epinephrine
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