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BenzphetamineThis page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Benzphetamine but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns.Overview: Benzphetamine (when available) 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 Doctor who sold pills goes to prison - Oct 27, 2009 Brindley also handed out more than 80000 pills, including other controlled substances such as hydrocodone, benzphetamine, codeine, phentermine, clonazepam, ... Cincinnati.com Doc trades pills for cash and sex, gets six years in prison, judge calls him ... - Oct 28, 2009 The drugs included hydrocodone, benzphetamine, codeine, phentemine, clonazepam, diazepam, carisoprodol and lorazepam. More than 80000 pills were distributed ... Examiner.com 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: [an error occurred while processing this directive] Chemical IUPAC Name: N-benzyl-N-methyl-1-phenyl-propan-2-amine |
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