Benzphetamine Hydrochloride
Benzphetamine Hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic amine appetite suppressant used as a short-term adjunct in the management of exogenous obesity, working to reduce hunger feelings when combined with a reduced-calorie diet.
Short-term appetite suppressant used for weight management in obesity.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 142425
- Generic
- Benzphetamine Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used as a short-term (a few weeks) adjunct in a weight reduction regimen based on calorie restriction, for patients with exogenous obesity who have not responded to diet and exercise alone.
Acts as an appetite suppressant through sympathomimetic amine activity. The exact mechanism of anorectic effect is not fully established, but it is structurally related to amphetamine with stimulant properties.
Schedule III controlled substance with abuse potential. Use is limited to short-term treatment due to risks of dependence and adverse effects. Contraindicated in patients with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and glaucoma. Should not be used during or within 14 days of MAOI use.
Official drug label
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