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BENZPHETAMINE HCL (benzphetamine HCl)
- Weight loss management for obese patient (bmi >= 30)
benzphetamine 50 mg tablet
- 1 tablet (50 mg) by oral route once daily
Weight loss management for obese patient (bmi >= 30)
- one-half tablet (25 mg) by oral route 2 times per day
- one-half tablet (25 mg) by oral route once daily
- one-half tablet (25 mg) by oral route 3 times per day
- 1 tablet (50 mg) by oral route 2 times per day
- 1 tablet (50 mg) by oral route 3 times per day
- 1 tablet (50 mg) by oral route once daily
- isocarboxazid
- Marplan
- Matulane
- methylene blue (antidote)
- Nardil
- Parnate
- phenelzine
- procarbazine
- tranylcypromine
Contraindicated
- amitriptyline
- amitriptyline-chlordiazepoxide
- amoxapine
- Amrix
- Anafranil
- Azilect
- bromocriptine
- cabergoline
- Cafergot
- clomipramine
- Compound 347
- cyclobenzaprine
- cyclobenzaprine with msm
- Cycloset
- D.h.e.45
- desipramine
- dihydroergotamine
- doxepin
- Eldepryl
- enflurane
- ergoloid
- Ergomar
- ergotamine tartrate
- ergotamine-caffeine
- Forane
- imipramine HCl
- imipramine pamoate
- isoflurane
- linezolid
- maprotiline
- methylergonovine
- Migergot
- Migranal
- Norpramin
- nortriptyline
- Pamelor
- Parlodel
- perphenazine-amitriptyline
- protriptyline
- Prudoxin
- rasagiline
- selegiline HCl
- sevoflurane
- Silenor
- Sojourn
- Surmontil
- Tabradol
- Terrell
- Tofranil
- Tofranil-pm
- trimipramine
- Ultane
- Vivactil
- Zelapar
- Zonalon
- Zyvox
Severe
Moderate
- acetazolamide
- acetazolamide sodium
- Al hyd-Mg tr-alg ac-sod bicarb
- Alka-seltzer
- Alka-seltzer Extra Strength
- Alka-seltzer Gold
- Alka-seltzer Heartburn
- Alka-seltzer Original
- Alka-seltzer Pm
- Antacid & Pain Relief
- Antacid Tablet
- aspirin-diphenhydramine
- aspirin-sod bicarb-citric acid
- Cardiolite
- Ceralyte-70
- Ceraors 75
- Cerasport
- Cerasport Ex1
- Cytra K Crystals
- Cytra-2
- Cytra-3
- Cytra-k
- Diamox Sequels
- DM-GG-potassium citrate
- E-z-gas Ii
- Efferves Pain Relief Antacid
- Effervescent Antacid
- Effervescent Pain Relief
- Effervescent Pain Reliever
- Foaming Antacid
- Gaviscon
- Gripe Water
- kit for Tc 99m-sestamibi no.1
- Medi-seltzer
- methazolamide
- Neptazane
- Neut
- omeprazole-sodium bicarbonate
- Oracit
- PEG 3350-bowel 2,two part prep
- pot & sod citrate-citric acid
- potassium citrate
- potassium citrate-citric acid
- sod & pot chlorid-sod cit-rice
- sod bic-ginger-fennel-chamom
- sod bicarb-citric ac-simeth
- sodium & potassium bicarbonate
- sodium acetate
- sodium bicarb & citrate
- sodium bicarbonate
- sodium citrate-citric acid
- sodium lactate
- Sorbutuss
- Suclear
- Taron-crystals
- Tham
- Theralith Xr
- Tricitrates
- tromethamine
- Urocit-k 10
- Urocit-k 15
- Urocit-k 5
- vit B6-mag cit & ox-potass cit
- Zegerid
- Zegerid Otc
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Drug abuse
- Glaucoma
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Lactating mother
- Pregnancy
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Severe arteriosclerotic vascular disease
- Valvular heart disease
Contraindicated
- Angina
- Bipolar disorder
- Manic disorder
Severe
Moderate
- Diabetes mellitus
- Psychotic disorder
BENZPHETAMINE HCL (benzphetamine HCl)
- Weight loss management for obese patient (bmi >= 30)
- Hypertension
- Dysgeusia
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
- Xerostomia
More Frequent
Severe
Less Severe
- Allergic dermatitis
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Urticaria
- Acute abdominal pain
- Agitation
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Dysuria
- Euphoria
- Flushing
- Headache disorder
- Libido changes
- Palpitations
- Skin rash
- Tachycardia
- Tremor
Less Frequent
Severe
Less Severe
Rare / Very Rare
Severe
- Drug-induced psychosis
- Myocardial ischemia
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Valvular heart disease
Less Severe
- Dysphoric mood
- Erectile dysfunction
- Hyperhidrosis
- Increased urinary frequency
- Nausea
Contraindicated
None
Severe Precaution
Benzphetamine Hydrochloride
Not recommended in children under 12 years of age.
- 1 Day – 12 Years
- Not recommended in children under 12 years of age.
Management or Monitoring Precaution
None
Benzphetamine Hydrochloride
- Severity Level:
X
- Additional Notes:
Contraindicated
Benzphetamine Hydrochloride
Amphetamines concentrate in milk. potential adverse effects in infant.
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| Drug should not be given to breast feeding mothers | Excreted | Not known; no or inclusive data | Amphetamines concentrate in milk. potential adverse effects in infant. |
Precaution Exists
None
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| None |
No Known Risk
None
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| None |
Contraindicated
None
Precaution Exists
Benzphetamine
Cardiovascular-Limited usage in the elderly. Contraindicated in severe hypertension, coronary insufficiency or peripheral vascular disease. Neuro/Psych-May worsen insomnia. Ocular-Contraindicated in patients with glaucoma.
| Organ / System | HEP | REN | CARD | ENDO | NEURO / PSYCH | PULM |
| Increased Risk / Adverse Effects | N | N | Y | Y | N | N |
BEERS: N HEDIS: N STOPP: N
No Known Risk
None
- None
| Weight loss management for obese patient (bmi >= 30) | |
| E66 | Overweight and obesity |
| E66.0 | Obesity due to excess calories |
| E66.01 | Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories |
| E66.09 | Other obesity due to excess calories |
| E66.1 | Drug-induced obesity |
| E66.2 | Morbid (severe) obesity with alveolar hypoventilation |
| E66.8 | Other obesity |
| E66.9 | Obesity, unspecified |
| Z68.3 | Body mass index (BMi) 30-39, adult |
| Z68.30 | Body mass index (BMi) 30.0-30.9, adult |
| Z68.31 | Body mass index (BMi) 31.0-31.9, adult |
| Z68.32 | Body mass index (BMi) 32.0-32.9, adult |
| Z68.33 | Body mass index (BMi) 33.0-33.9, adult |
| Z68.34 | Body mass index (BMi) 34.0-34.9, adult |
| Z68.35 | Body mass index (BMi) 35.0-35.9, adult |
| Z68.36 | Body mass index (BMi) 36.0-36.9, adult |
| Z68.37 | Body mass index (BMi) 37.0-37.9, adult |
| Z68.38 | Body mass index (BMi) 38.0-38.9, adult |
| Z68.39 | Body mass index (BMi) 39.0-39.9, adult |
| Z68.4 | Body mass index (BMi) 40 or greater, adult |
| Z68.41 | Body mass index (BMi) 40.0-44.9, adult |
| Z68.42 | Body mass index (BMi) 45.0-49.9, adult |
| Z68.43 | Body mass index (BMi) 50.0-59.9, adult |
| Z68.44 | Body mass index (BMi) 60.0-69.9, adult |
| Z68.45 | Body mass index (BMi) 70 or greater, adult |
| 0-9 | A-Z |
|---|---|
| E66 | Overweight and obesity |
| E66.0 | Obesity due to excess calories |
| E66.01 | Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories |
| E66.09 | Other obesity due to excess calories |
| E66.1 | Drug-induced obesity |
| E66.2 | Morbid (severe) obesity with alveolar hypoventilation |
| E66.8 | Other obesity |
| E66.9 | Obesity, unspecified |
| Z68.3 | Body mass index (BMi) 30-39, adult |
| Z68.30 | Body mass index (BMi) 30.0-30.9, adult |
| Z68.31 | Body mass index (BMi) 31.0-31.9, adult |
| Z68.32 | Body mass index (BMi) 32.0-32.9, adult |
| Z68.33 | Body mass index (BMi) 33.0-33.9, adult |
| Z68.34 | Body mass index (BMi) 34.0-34.9, adult |
| Z68.35 | Body mass index (BMi) 35.0-35.9, adult |
| Z68.36 | Body mass index (BMi) 36.0-36.9, adult |
| Z68.37 | Body mass index (BMi) 37.0-37.9, adult |
| Z68.38 | Body mass index (BMi) 38.0-38.9, adult |
| Z68.39 | Body mass index (BMi) 39.0-39.9, adult |
| Z68.4 | Body mass index (BMi) 40 or greater, adult |
| Z68.41 | Body mass index (BMi) 40.0-44.9, adult |
| Z68.42 | Body mass index (BMi) 45.0-49.9, adult |
| Z68.43 | Body mass index (BMi) 50.0-59.9, adult |
| Z68.44 | Body mass index (BMi) 60.0-69.9, adult |
| Z68.45 | Body mass index (BMi) 70 or greater, adult |
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