Diethylpropion

**Definition:** A appetite depressant considered to produce less central nervous system disturbance than most drugs in this therapeutic category. It is also considered to be among the safest for patients with hypertension. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p2290)

**Tree numbers:** - D02.092.471.308

**Synonyms:** - 2-Diethylaminopropiophenone - Amfepramon - Phepranon - Amfepramone