Benzphetamine

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Overview:

Benzphetamine (when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Benzphetamine, a phenylalkylamin, is related to amphetamine both chemically and pharmacologically. It is an anorectic agent indicated in the management of exogenous obesity as a short term adjunct (a few weeks) in a regimen of weight reduction based on caloric restriction. Benzphetamine is a sympathomimetic amine with pharmacologic activity similar to the prototype drugs of this class used in obesity, the amphetamines. Actions include central nervous system stimulation and elevation of blood pressure. Tachyphylaxis and tolerance have been demonstrated with all drugs of this class in which these phenomena have been looked for. For the management of exogenous obesity as a short term adjunct (a few weeks) in a regimen of weight reduction based on caloric restriction

Mechanism Of Action:
Although the mechanism of action of the sympathomimetic appetite suppressants in the treatment of obesity is not fully known, these medications have pharmacological effects similar to those of amphetamines. Amphetamine and related sympathomimetic medications (such as benzphetamine) are thought to stimulate the release of norepinephrine and/or dopamine from storage sites in nerve terminals in the lateral hypothalamic feeding center, thereby producing a decrease in appetite. This release is mediated by the binding of benzphetamine to centrally located adrenergic receptors.

News Articles on Benzphetamine

Psychiatric Involvement in Obesity Treatment  -  ‎Aug 28, 2009‎
Sibutramine is a norepinephrine-serotonin reuptake inhibitor; phentermine, phendimetrazine, diethylpropion, and benzphetamine act by stimulating Focus (subscription)

Doctor Pleading Guilty to Drugs Charges  -  13 Jul 2009
...hydrocodone, benzphetamine, codeine, phentermine, clonazepam, diazepam, carisoprodol, and lorazepam in exchange for cash and other favors. WKRC TV Cincinnati

Gulf Coast High School student hospitalized for Xanax overdose  -  Dec 12, 2008
Clonidine, which is used to treat hypertension; and benzphetamine, which is similar to an amphetamine and is used in the treatment of obesity. Naples Daily News,

Are You Familiar With These Stimulants?  -  Jul 20, 2008
These anorectic drugs include benzphetamine (Didrex®), diethylproprion (Tenuate®, Tepanil®), mazindol (Sanorex®, Mazanor®), phendimetrazine (Bontril®, TransWorldNews (press release),

Physician faces court in federal drug case  -  May 8, 2008
...allegedly either prescribed or directed the dispensing of Adderall on 21 occasions, oxycodone once, hydrocodone, 13 times, and benzphetamine on 10 2TheAdvocate,

Gonzales Doctor Makes Initial Appearance on Federal Charges  -  May 13, 2008
The drugs included Adderrall, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, and Benzphetamine, prosecutors said. Auzine, 38, of Prairieville, was allowed to leave court after his WBXH,

BILL OF INFORMATION IN BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, CHARGING UNLAWFUL ...  -  May 8, 2008
Oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance; Hydrocodone, a Schedule III controlled substance; and Benzphetamine, a Schedule III controlled substance. Media Newswire (press release),

Too much caffeine could result in positive drug test  -  Jan 15, 2008
Stimulants: amiphenazole, amphetamine, bemigride, benzphetamine, bromantan, caffeine (guarana), chlorphentermine, cocaine, cropropamide, crothetamide, Kankakee Daily Journal,

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How to Increase Your Fat and Sugar Burning to Aid Weight Loss  -  Aug 12, 2007
Substances of this group available on the market today as weight reduction aids are: Phentermine, diethylpropion, phenidmetrazine, benzphetamine, Best Syndication,

Feds indict Mooresville pharmacist  -  Jul 20, 2007
Charlotte Observer,The drugs include hydrocodone, a prescription painkiller; benzphetamine, a weight-loss drug; and the anti-anxiety medications alprazolam, clonazepam and

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Boca Pharmacal Receives FDA Approval For Generic Version Of  -  May 15, 2007
Pharmaceutical Online (press release),The agreement with Tedor Pharma provides Boca Pharmacal with exclusive marketing and distribution rights for the generic version of Didrex® (Benzphetamine

The devil's in the details  -  Apr 30, 2007
Taipei Times,They include phentermine, sold as Lonamin, Oby-Cap, Adipex and Fastin; mazindol, Mazanor and Sanorex; benzphetamine, Didrex; diethylpropion, Tenuate;

Boca Pharmacal Receives FDA Approval for Generic Version of Panlor ...  -  Apr 10, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),The agreement with Tedor Pharma provides Boca Pharmacal with exclusive marketing and distribution rights for the generic version of Didrex(R) (Benzphetamine

Personal Health Weight-Loss Drugs: Hoopla and Hype  -  Apr 24, 2007
New York Times,They include phentermine, sold as Lonamin, Oby-Cap, Adipex and Fastin; mazindol, Mazanor and Sanorex; benzphetamine, Didrex; diethylpropion, Tenuate;

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Benzphetamine is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsBenzfetamine; Benzphetamine; Benzylamphetamine; Didrex

Drug Category:
Benzphetamine is categorized under the following by the FDA: Adrenergic Agents; Dopamine Agents; Central Nervous System Agents; ATC:A08AA

Dosage Forms:
TABLET (SCORED)

Absorption:
Readily absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract and buccal mucosa. It Is resistant to metabolism by monoamine oxidase.

Interactions:
Interactions for Benzphetamine:

Hypertensive crises have resulted when sympathomimetic amines have been used concomitantly within14 days following use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors. DIDREX should not be used concomitantly with other CNS stimulants.

Amphetamines may decrease the hypotensive effect of antihypertensives. Amphetamines may enhance the effects of tricyclic antidepressants.

Urinary alkalinizing agents increase blood levels and decrease excretion of amphetamines. Urinary acidifying agents decrease blood levels and increase excretion of amphetamines.

Chemical IUPAC Name:
N-benzyl-N-methyl-1-phenyl-propan-2-amine

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