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Status:
US Approved Rx (2015)
First approved in 1960

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



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 w...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2016)
First approved in 1959

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Conditions:

Phentermine is an amphetamine that stimulates neurons to release or maintain high levels of a particular group of neurotransmitters known as catecholamines; these include dopamine and norepinephrine. High levels of these catecholamines tend to suppre...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1976)
First approved in 1961

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Phendimetrazine is an appetite suppressant that is FDA approved for the treatment of exogenous obesity. It is clinically available anorectic agent, which display minimal interactions with monoamine transporters in vitro. On the other hand, their medi...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2010)
First approved in 1959

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Diethylpropion is a sympathomimetic stimulant drug marketed as an appetite suppressant. Chemically, it is the N,N-diethyl analog of cathinone. Its mechanism of action is similar to other appetite suppressants such as sibutramine, phentermine and dext...