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MeSH Heading: Chlorphentermine
Tree Number(s): D02.092.471.683.152.766.262
Unique ID: D002745
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002745
Scope Note: A sympathomimetic agent that was formerly used as an anorectic. It has properties similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. It has been implicated in lipid storage disorders and pulmonary hypertension. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1223)
Entry Term(s): Avipron; Chlorphentermine Hydrochloride; Desopimon; Pre-Sate
Pharm Action: Sympathomimetics
Related Numbers: 151-06-4; 461-78-9; RL11HOJ7DM
CAS Type 1 Name: Benzeneethanamine, 4-chloro-alpha,alpha-dimethyl-
Public MeSH Note: 91; see PHENTERMINE 1966-90
History Note: 91(66)
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2016/07/01

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