phenylpropanolamine

English

Noun

phenylpropanolamine (countable and uncountable, plural phenylpropanolamines)

  1. (pharmacology) An adrenergic drug used to relieve allergic reactions, to treat respiratory infections and to suppress the appetite.
    • 1997, “The Druggist”, Joel Mabus (music):
      Oxymetazoline or phenylpropanolamine / to open up the sinuses and such / Then try to recoup with a little chicken soup / Call your mother cause it pays to keep in touch

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