This brand name is authorized in Hong Kong
The drug DIPROPION contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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Amfepramone
UNII 19V2PL39NG - DIETHYLPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE
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Amfepramone is a sympathomimetic amine with some pharmacologic activity similar to that of the prototype drugs of this class used in obesity, the amphetamines. Actions include some central nervous system stimulation and elevation of blood pressure. It has not been established, however, that the action of such drugs in treating obesity is primarily one of appetite suppression. For example, other central nervous system actions or metabolic effects may be involved. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| A08AA03 | Amfepramone | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A08 Antiobesity preparations, excl. diet products → A08A Antiobesity preparations, excl. diet products → A08AA Centrally acting antiobesity products |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: HK | Department of Health Drug Office | Identifier(s): 64796 |
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