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Benzphetamine
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Definition
: A sympathomimetic agent with properties similar to DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. It is used in the treatment of obesity. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1222)
Pharmacological Action
Adrenergic Agents
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Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors
;
Central Nervous System Stimulants
;
Dopamine Agents
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Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors
;
Sympathomimetics
Other names
Pfizer Brand of Benzfetamine Hydrochloride; Didrex; Benzfetamine
Drugs
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:
BENZPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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DIDREX
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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p-
hydroxy-
N-
benzylamphetamine
0
Benzphetamine/*analogs & derivatives.
Biol Pharm Bull 1998 Nov;21(11):1207-10
benzylamphetamine
57378-23-1
Benzphetamine/*analogs & derivatives.
Arch Biochem Biophys 180:343;1977; Xenobiotica 8(2):73;1978
norbenzphetamine
1085-42-3
Benzphetamine/*analogs & derivatives.
Xenobiotica 4(3):143;1974