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BENZPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE


DIR Classification


Classification:Moderate-DIR concern
Severity Score:2

Description in Drug Labeling: View Full Labeling: SPL in DailyMed | PDF

  • OVERDOSAGE
  • Manifestations of Overdosage
  • Acute overdosage with amphetamines may result in restlessness, tremor, tachypnea, confusion, assaultiveness and panic states. Fatigue and depression usually follow the central stimulation. Cardiovascular effects include arrhythmias, hypertension or hypotension, and circulatory collapse. Gastrointestinal symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Hyperpyrexia and rhabdomyolysis have been reported and can lead to a number of associated complications. Fatal poisoning is usually preceded by convulsions and coma.

Postmarketing Surveillance

Contingency Table:

Current Drug
Other Drugs
Rhabdomyolysis
0
42912
Other ADRs
43
14117236

Odds Ratio = N/A

Drug Property Information



ATC Code(s): N/A
Active Ingredient:benzphetamine hydrochloride
Active Ingredient UNII:43DWT87QT7
Drugbank ID:DB00865
PubChem Compound:5311017
CAS Number:156-08-1
Dosage Form(s):tablet
Route(s) Of Administrator:oral
Daily Dose:
Chemical Structure:
SMILE Code:
C[C@@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)N(C)CC2=CC=CC=C2

Reference

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