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Phentermine, a contraction for "phenyl-tertiary-butylamine", is an appetite suppressant of the amphetamine and phenethylamine class. It is approved as an appetite suppressant to help reduce weight in obese patients when used short-term and combined with exercise, diet, and behavioral modification. It is typically prescribed for individuals who are at increased medical risk because of their weight and works by helping to release certain chemicals in the brain that control appetite.
In addition, the organization of the class of drugs: drug phentermine, an appetite is suppressed. The exact mechanism of action is unknown. Perhaps centers in the brain that corresponds to a loss of appetite to control appetite. Is similar to FENTERUMINANFETAMIN. It stimulates the nervous system and increase the heart rate and blood pressure to rise. Prescription: Yes Available in general: Yes. Directions: Tablets: 30 37.5mg. STORAGE: phentermine at room temperature, stored in tight containers must be. In the case of a prescription: phentermine diet and exercise, body mass index of 30 kg/m2 and short-term treatment of obesity for the equivalent of more than individuals, 27 kg/m2 and a risk factor for heart disease is equivalent to mixed . In combination with other weight-loss drug phentermine should not be. The combination of fenfluramine and phentermine (fen-PHEN), a serious problem in relation to the center, please. Fenfluramine in the United States is no longer available. Management: After breakfast the recommended dose of 30 mg per two hours every day. At night, so the cause of insomnia should avoid taking phentermine. Interaction: FENTERUMINANFETAMIN some related to amphetamine may be shared, and is similar to the interaction. Tricyclic antidepressants when used in conjunction with phentermine [for example, amitriptyline (elavil, Endep)], or (for example, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, tranylcypromine), high blood pressure and increased blood levels of serotonin, and other serious Reactions may occur. Pregnancy: the use of phentermine during pregnancy has not been properly evaluated. Nursing MOTHERS: phentermine, or excreted in human breast milk does not know how. Side effects: phentermine side effects of nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, dry mouth, constipation, an unpleasant taste, hives, impotence, palpitations, high blood pressure, heart rate (palpitations), and others. Hyperactivity, insomnia, restlessness, tremor, dizziness and other side effects of the central nervous system. Phentermine, fenfluramine in combination with the pulmonary artery (pulmonary hypertension), heart valve defects, both of the high pressure is associated with serious complications. The use of phentermine in long-term physical and psychological dependence may occur. The earthquake and after the withdrawal to the use of long-term, that may cause reactions, such as excessive sleepiness, fatigue, depression,.
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