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Norfenfluramine

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Definition: A FENFLURAMINE analog that inhibits serotonin uptake and may provoke release of serotonin. It is used as an appetite depressant and an experimental tool in animal studies.     
Pharmacological Action Serotonin Agents; Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors 		Other names Nordexfenfluramine; Dexnorfenfluramine
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
alpha-propylnorfenfluramine  83616-19-7 Benzeneethanamine, alpha-propyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-, (+-)  Norfenfluramine/*analogs & derivatives. J Pharm Pharmacol 1982;34(7):449
alpha-ethylnorfenfluramine  74051-20-0   Norfenfluramine/*analogs & derivatives. J Pharm Pharmacol 1982;34(7):449
hydroxyethylnorfenfluramine  31173-14-5 2-((1-methyl-2-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethyl)amino)ethanol  Norfenfluramine/*analogs & derivatives. Postgrad Med J 51(Suppl 1):13;1975

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