noun
- a synthetic stimulant drug formerly used as an appetite suppressant but now controlled due to its potential for abuse
Usage: pharmaceutical; controlled substance
Examples
- Phenmetrazine was once prescribed for weight loss but is now banned in many countries.
- The doctor explained that phenmetrazine carries significant risks of dependency.
- Researchers studied the effects of phenmetrazine on the central nervous system.
- Phenmetrazine is classified as a controlled substance due to its abuse potential.
- The pharmaceutical company discontinued phenmetrazine production in the 1980s.