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Benzphetamine MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Benzphetamine
Tree Number(s)
D02.092.471.683.152.619.307
Unique ID
D001589
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001589
Scope Note
A sympathomimetic agent with properties similar to DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. It is used in the treatment of obesity. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1222)
Entry Term(s)
Benzfetamine
Didrex
Pharm Action
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Sympathomimetics
Dopamine Agents
Adrenergic Agents
Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors
Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors
Registry Numbers
0M3S43XK27
0
Related Numbers
156-08-1
CAS Type 1 Name
Benzeneethanamine, N,alpha-dimethyl-N-(phenylmethyl)-, (S)-
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under PHENETHYLAMINES 1966-90
History Note
91(66); was see under PHENETHYLAMINES 1966-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2016/07/05
Benzphetamine Preferred
Didrex Narrower
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