Term Name: (S)-fenfluramine
Synonyms: (+)-fenfluramine, (2S)-N-ethyl-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propan-2-amine, (S)-fenfluramine, (S)-N-ethyl-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propan-2-amine, d-N-ethyl-alpha-methyl-m-trifluoromethylphenethylamine, dexfenfluramina, dexfenfluramine, dexfenfluraminum, dextrofenfluramine
Definition: The S-enantiomer of fenfluramine. It stimulates the release of serotonin and selectively inhibits its reuptake, but unlike fenfluramine it does not possess catecholamine agonist activity. It was formerly given by mouth as the hydrochloride in the treatment of obesity, but, like fenfluramine, was withdrawn wolrdwide following reports of valvular heart defects.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:439329]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: fenfluramine
has_role: appetite depressant serotonergic agonist serotonin uptake inhibitor
inverse has_part: (S)-fenfluramine hydrochloride
inverse is_enantiomer_of: (R)-fenfluramine
is_enantiomer_of: (R)-fenfluramine