Phenylpropanolamine
Sympathomimetic agent / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) is a sympathomimetic agent which is used as a decongestant and appetite suppressant.[4][1][5] It was commonly used in prescription and over-the-counter cough and cold preparations. In veterinary medicine, it is used to control urinary incontinence in dogs.[6][7]
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Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Metabolism | Hepatic (CYP2D6) |
Elimination half-life | 2.1–3.4 hours |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.035.349 |
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Formula | C9H13NO |
Molar mass | 151.209 g·mol−1 |
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