1. Noun. (pharmaceutical drug) An anti-obesity drug. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Benzphetamine
1. A sympathomimetic agent with properties similar to dextroamphetamine. It is used in the treatment of obesity.
Pharmacological action: adrenergic agents, adrenergic uptake inhibitors, appetite depressants, central nervous system stimulants, dopamine agents, dopamine uptake inhibitors, sympathomimetic.
Chemical name: Benzeneethanamine, N,alpha-dimethyl-N-(phenylmethyl)-, (S)-
(12 Dec 1998)
