Diethylcathinone
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Diethylcathinone, also called Diethylpropion, is a sympathomimetic stimulant drug marketed as an appetite suppressant.
The popular antidepressant, Wellbutrin(bupropion) is a derivative of this chemical. Both diethypropion and bupropion have a stimulant effect on the CNS.
Its mechanism of action is similar to other appetite suppressants such as sibutramine, phentermine and dextroamphetamine. Chemically, it is the N,N-diethyl analog of cathinone and dimethylcathinone. Diethylpropion is manufactured in 25 mg tablets and 75 mg controlled-release tablets (Tenuate®, Tepanil Ten-Tab®). Diethylpropion is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance in the United States.
It is also used in the treatment of migraine (off-label).
- Hypersensitivity to sympathomimetic amines
- Advanced arteriosclerosis or symptomatic cardiovascular disease
- Moderate or severe hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- History of drug abuse
- MAO inhibitor use (within 14 days)
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Stroke
- Psychosis
Cardiovascular:
- Tachycardia, hypertension, arrhythmia, chest pain
Ear, nose, and throat:
- Xerostomia, metallic taste
Endocrine:
- Changes in libido, gynecomastia, menstrual irregularities
Eye:
- Blurred vision
Gastrointestinal:
- Nausea/vomiting, constipation, abdominal cramps
Hematological:
- Bone marrow depression, agranulocytosis, leukopenia
Neurological:
- Tremor
Psychological:
- Euphoria, agitation, nervousness, restlessness, dizziness, anxiety, headache, mental depression, seizures
Skin:
- Rash, hives, alopecia, ecchymosis
Urogenital and reproductive:
- Changes in libido, impotence
See also
References
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- Pulmonary hypertension
- Stroke
- Psychosis
Cardiovascular:
- Tachycardia, hypertension, arrhythmia, chest pain
Ear, nose, and throat:
- Xerostomia, metallic taste
Endocrine:
- Changes in libido, gynecomastia, menstrual irregularities
Eye:
- Blurred vision
Gastrointestinal:
- Nausea/vomiting, constipation, abdominal cramps
Hematological:
- Bone marrow depression, agranulocytosis, leukopenia
Neurological:
- Tremor
Psychological:
- Euphoria, agitation, nervousness, restlessness, dizziness, anxiety, headache, mental depression, seizures
Skin:
- Rash, hives, alopecia, ecchymosis
Urogenital and reproductive:
- Changes in libido, impotence
See also
References
Amphetamines (N06BA) - [http://encycl.opentopia.com/ edit]
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