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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).
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