Possible association of pulmonary hypertension with an anorectic drug.
A 39-year-old woman developed pulmonary hypertension after using an orally administered anorectic drug, propylhexedrine hydrochloride, over a period of eight years. This association has not previously been reported.
D000328:Adult; D001067:Appetite Depressants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006976:Hypertension, Pulmonary / Q000139:chemically induced*; D011437:Propylamines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012651:Self Medication
D001067:Appetite Depressants; D011437:Propylamines