Diethylpropion Hydrochloride

FDA approved drugs -> Active ingredient

FDA approved drugs -> Active ingredient

Danger

H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

P203, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P317, P318, P321, P330, P362+P364, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 50 reports by companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Management of acute diethylpropion hydrochloride intoxication is largely symptomatic and includes lavage and sedation with a barbiturate. Experience with hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis is inadequate to permit recommendation in this regard. Intravenous phentolamine (Regitine

Using large amounts of these drugs can result in a condition known as amphetamine psychosis -- which can result in auditory, visual and tactile hallucinations, intense paranoia, irrational thoughts and beliefs, delusions, and mental confusion.

Diethylpropion 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 suppress hunger signals and appetite. Diethylpropion (through catecholamine elevation) may also indirectly affect leptin levels in the brain. It is theorized that diethylpropion can raise levels of leptin which signal satiety. It is also theorized that increased levels of the catecholamines are partially responsible for halting another chemical messenger known as neuropeptide Y. This peptide initiates eating, decreases energy expenditure, and increases fat storage.

Extensively metabolized through a complex pathway of biotransformation involving N-dealkylation and reduction. Many of these metabolites are biologically active and may participate in the therapeutic action of diethylpropion. Route of Elimination: Diethylpropion is rapidly absorbed from the GI tract after oral administration and is extensively metabolized through a complex pathway of biotransformation involving N-dealkylation and reduction. Diethylpropion and/or its active metabolites are believed to cross the blood-brain barrier and the placenta. Diethylpropion and its metabolites are excreted mainly by the kidney. Half Life: Using a phosphorescence assay that is specific for basic compounds containing benzoyl group, the plasma half-life of the aminoketone metabolites is estimated to be between 4 to 6 hours.

DIETHYLPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE

Appetite Suppression [PE]; Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic [EPC]; Increased Sympathetic Activity [PE]

DIETHYLPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE ER

Increased Sympathetic Activity [PE]; Appetite Suppression [PE]; Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic [EPC]