Didrex
Didrex Brand names, Didrex Analogs
Didrex Brand Names Mixture
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Didrex Chemical_Formula
C17H21N
Didrex RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/benzphet.htm
Didrex fda sheet
Didrex msds (material safety sheet)
Didrex Synthesis Reference
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Didrex Molecular Weight
239.355 g/mol
Didrex Melting Point
152-153 oC
Didrex H2O Solubility
Readily soluble
Didrex State
Solid
Didrex LogP
4.374
Didrex Dosage Forms
Tablet (scored)
Didrex Indication
For the management of exogenous obesity as a short term adjunct (a few weeks) in a regimen of weight reduction based on caloric restriction
Didrex Pharmacology
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.
Didrex Absorption
Readily absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract and buccal mucosa. It Is resistant to metabolism by monoamine oxidase.
Didrex side effects and Toxicity
LD50=160 mg/kg (orally in rats). Acute overdosage may result in restlessness, tremor, tachypnea, confusion, assaultiveness, and panic states.
Didrex Patient Information
Didrex Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
