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Indications ⬇

REMS

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

CV: hypertension, palpitations, tachycardia, VALVULAR ABNORMALITIES

EENT: blurred vision

GI: constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, unpleasant taste, vomiting

GU: changes in libido, erectile dysfunction

Neuro: CNS stimulation, confusion, dizziness, dysphoria, euphoria, headache, insomnia, mental depression, restlessness

Resp: PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-drug:

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Adipex-P, Lomaira

Action ⬆ ⬇

  • Decreases hunger by altering the chemical control of nerve impulse transmission in the appetite control center of the hypothalamus.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Appetite suppression with resultant weight loss.

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: weight control agents

Pharmacologic Classification: appetite suppressants

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: Unknown.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Metabolized by the liver.

Half-Life: 19–24 hr.

Contr. Subst. Schedule ⬆ ⬇

Schedule IV (C-IV)

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(appetite suppression)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POunknownunknown4 hr‡

‡For 8-mg tablets, increase to 12–14 hr for 30-mg capsules or 37.5-mg tablets.

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Pronunciation ⬆ ⬇

FEN-ter-meen

Code ⬆

NDC Code