What is the drug propanolamine used for? Unpacking the History and Safety of Phenylpropanolamine
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Following a 2000 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) public health advisory, the drug formerly known by the misspelling **propanolamine**, correctly identified as phenylpropanolamine, was withdrawn for human consumption due to the increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Today, while no longer available for human use in many countries, it continues to be prescribed in veterinary medicine for certain conditions.
