Pentorex Explained

Pentorex (Modatrop), also known as phenpentermine or α,β-dimethylamphetamine, is a stimulant drug related to phentermine which is used as an anorectic to assist with weight loss.[1] [2] It also acts as a diuretic.[3] Pentorex was developed by Nordmark in the 1960s.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Behrendt WA, Deininger R . German . Arzneimittel-Forschung . 13 . 8 . 711–6 . August 1963 . 14090434 . On the Pharmacology of 2-Phenyl-3-Methyl-3-Butylamine, A Substance with Anorexic Action .
  2. Opitz K, Kemper F, Loeser A . [Comparative study of the anorexigenic potency of some appetite depressants] . German . Arzneimittel-Forschung . 15 . 3 . 278–81 . March 1965 . 5897218 .
  3. Opitz K . German . Klinische Wochenschrift . 43 . 4 . 225–7 . February 1965 . 14265209 . 10.1007/BF02350860 . Natriuretisch-diuretische Wirkung von appetithemmenden Amphetamin-Derivaten . 46237660 .
  4. GB . patent . 995063 . A Substituted Butylamine and Salts thereof . Nordmark . 1965-06-10 .

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