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Details

Stereochemistry ABSOLUTE
Molecular Formula C17H21N
Molecular Weight 239.3553
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED
Defined Stereocenters 1 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of BENZPHETAMINE

SMILES

C[C@@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)N(C)CC2=CC=CC=C2

InChI

InChIKey=YXKTVDFXDRQTKV-HNNXBMFYSA-N
InChI=1S/C17H21N/c1-15(13-16-9-5-3-6-10-16)18(2)14-17-11-7-4-8-12-17/h3-12,15H,13-14H2,1-2H3/t15-/m0/s1

HIDE SMILES / InChI
Benzphetamine is a sympathomimetic agent with properties similar to dextroamphetamine. It is used in the management of exogenous obesity as a short term (a few weeks) adjunct in a regimen of weight reduction based on caloric restriction in patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or higher who have not responded to appropriate weight reducing regimen (diet and/or exercise) alone. Presumably, benzphetamine produces its effects through mechanisms similar to amphetamine via induces synaptic vesicular amine transporter, but precise mechanism of action of benzphetamine is not known.

Approval Year

TargetsConditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Palliative
BENZPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Approved Use

Benzphetamine hydrochloride tablets are indicated in the management of exogenous obesity as a short term (a few weeks) adjunct in a regimen of weight reduction based on caloric restriction in patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or higher who have not responded to appropriate weight reducing regimen (diet and/or exercise) alone. Benzphetamine hydrochloride tablets are indicated for use as monotherapy only.

Launch Date

2006
AUC

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
4.9 μg × min/mL
10 mg/kg 1 times / day multiple, intraperitoneal
dose: 10 mg/kg
route of administration: Intraperitoneal
experiment type: MULTIPLE
co-administered:
BENZPHETAMINE plasma
Rattus norvegicus
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
Funbound

Funbound

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
13%
BENZPHETAMINE unknown
Homo sapiens
population: UNKNOWN
age: UNKNOWN
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
Doses

Doses

DosePopulationAdverse events​
80 mg 3 times / day multiple, oral (max)
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 54
n = 20
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Obesity
Age Group: 54
Sex: F
Population Size: 20
Sources:
Other AEs: Gastrointestinal signs and symptoms, Dizziness...
Other AEs:
Gastrointestinal signs and symptoms (5 patients)
Dizziness (4 patients)
Constipation (2 patients)
Nervousness (5 patients)
Pruritus (1 patient)
Dry mouth (3 patients)
Chest pain (1 patient)
Headache (1 patient)
Malaise (1 patient)
Fatigue (1 patient)
Appetite disorder (1 patient)
Sources:
AEs

AEs

AESignificanceDosePopulation
Appetite disorder 1 patient
80 mg 3 times / day multiple, oral (max)
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 54
n = 20
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Obesity
Age Group: 54
Sex: F
Population Size: 20
Sources:
Chest pain 1 patient
80 mg 3 times / day multiple, oral (max)
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 54
n = 20
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Obesity
Age Group: 54
Sex: F
Population Size: 20
Sources:
Fatigue 1 patient
80 mg 3 times / day multiple, oral (max)
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 54
n = 20
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Obesity
Age Group: 54
Sex: F
Population Size: 20
Sources:
Headache 1 patient
80 mg 3 times / day multiple, oral (max)
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 54
n = 20
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Obesity
Age Group: 54
Sex: F
Population Size: 20
Sources:
Malaise 1 patient
80 mg 3 times / day multiple, oral (max)
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 54
n = 20
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Obesity
Age Group: 54
Sex: F
Population Size: 20
Sources:
Pruritus 1 patient
80 mg 3 times / day multiple, oral (max)
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 54
n = 20
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Obesity
Age Group: 54
Sex: F
Population Size: 20
Sources:
Constipation 2 patients
80 mg 3 times / day multiple, oral (max)
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 54
n = 20
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Obesity
Age Group: 54
Sex: F
Population Size: 20
Sources:
Dry mouth 3 patients
80 mg 3 times / day multiple, oral (max)
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 54
n = 20
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Obesity
Age Group: 54
Sex: F
Population Size: 20
Sources:
Dizziness 4 patients
80 mg 3 times / day multiple, oral (max)
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 54
n = 20
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Obesity
Age Group: 54
Sex: F
Population Size: 20
Sources:
Gastrointestinal signs and symptoms 5 patients
80 mg 3 times / day multiple, oral (max)
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 54
n = 20
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Obesity
Age Group: 54
Sex: F
Population Size: 20
Sources:
Nervousness 5 patients
80 mg 3 times / day multiple, oral (max)
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 80 mg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 54
n = 20
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: Obesity
Age Group: 54
Sex: F
Population Size: 20
Sources:
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Characterization of rabbit liver P450IIE1 synthesized in transformed yeast cells.
1990 Oct
Ligand diversity of human and chimpanzee CYP3A4: activation of human CYP3A4 by lithocholic acid results from positive selection.
2009 Jun
Patents

Patents

Sample Use Guides

Dosage should be individualized according to the response of the patient. The suggested dosage ranges from 25 to 50 mg one to three times daily. Treatment should begin with 25 to 50 mg once daily with subsequent increase in individual dose or frequency according to response. A single daily dose is preferably given in mid-morning or mid-afternoon, according to the patient's eating habits. In an occasional patient it may be desirable to avoid late afternoon administration. Use of benzphetamine hydrochloride is not recommended in individuals under 12 years of age.
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Name Type Language
BENZPHETAMINE
HSDB   MI   VANDF  
Common Name English
(+)-BENZPHETAMINE
Common Name English
BENZFETAMINE
INN   WHO-DD  
INN  
Official Name English
BENZPHETAMINE [VANDF]
Common Name English
BENZPHETAMINE [MI]
Common Name English
BENZENEETHANAMINE, N,.ALPHA.-DIMETHYL-N-(PHENYLMETHYL)-, (.ALPHA.S)-
Common Name English
Benzfetamine [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
(+)-N-BENZYL-N,.ALPHA.-DIMETHYLPHENETHYLAMINE
Systematic Name English
BENZPHETAMINE [HSDB]
Common Name English
benzfetamine [INN]
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
NCI_THESAURUS C29728
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DEA NO. 1228
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NDF-RT N0000175372
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NDF-RT N0000175651
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LIVERTOX 97
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NDF-RT N0000175372
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NDF-RT N0000175423
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NCI_THESAURUS C47795
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Code System Code Type Description
DRUG CENTRAL
329
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RXCUI
1422
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CHEBI
3044
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL3545985
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HSDB
3294
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MERCK INDEX
m2391
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EVMPD
SUB05748MIG
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DRUG BANK
DB00865
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INN
978
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DAILYMED
0M3S43XK27
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NCI_THESAURUS
C61647
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SMS_ID
100000086364
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID4022656
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CAS
156-08-1
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FDA UNII
0M3S43XK27
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PUBCHEM
5311017
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