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Phenylpropanolamine

Generic Name
Phenylpropanolamine
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C9H13NO
CAS Number
14838-15-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
33RU150WUN
Background

Phenylpropanolamine is a sympathomimetic agent that acts as a nonselective adrenergic receptor agonist and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It has been used as a decongestant and appetite suppressant. Currently, it is withdrawn from the market in Canada and the United States due to the risk for hemorrahgic strokes.

Indication

For the treatment of nasal congestion, control of urinary incontinence, priapism and obesity.

Associated Conditions
Allergy-Induced Respiratory Symptoms, Bronchitis, Common Cold, Cough, Nasal Congestion, Rhinorrhoea, Excess mucus or phlegm

Phase 1/2 Study of CG200745 PPA for Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Phase 1
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Interventions
First Posted Date
2016-04-14
Last Posted Date
2023-09-13
Lead Sponsor
CrystalGenomics, Inc.
Target Recruit Count
36
Registration Number
NCT02737462
Locations
🇰🇷

Asan Medical Center, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Study of CG200745 PPA in Combination With Gemcitabine and Erlotinib for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Phase 1
Conditions
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Interventions
First Posted Date
2016-04-13
Last Posted Date
2019-06-17
Lead Sponsor
CrystalGenomics, Inc.
Target Recruit Count
24
Registration Number
NCT02737228
Locations
🇰🇷

Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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