diethylpropion

[dahy-eth-uhl-proh-pee-uhn]

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a sympathomimetic substance, C 13 H 19 NO⋅HCl, used as an appetite suppressor and a short-term adjunct in the management of certain kinds of obesity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of diethylpropion¹

Apparently di- ¹ + ethyl + propion(ic)

Example Sentences

In patients with uncontrolled hypertension or a history of heart disease, the medications phentermine and diethylpropion should not be used, the guideline says.

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The police searches uncovered 24,599 phentermine and 13,269 diethylpropion tablets and capsules.

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She sold phentermine and diethylpropion slimming pills at five Easy Slim clinics, St Albans Crown Court heard.

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Another drug that muffles appetite, diethylpropion, is also potent but even shorter-acting.

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