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PhentermineAka: Ionamin
- Trade Name
- Fastin
- Mechanism
- Stimulates CNS adrenergic system
- Reduces food seeking behavior
- Indication
- Short term (12 weeks per year) Obesity Management
- Physician discretion for indication to continue
- DEA Controlled Substance
- Class IV (Limited dependence liability)
- Dosing
- Start: 8 mg PO tid
- Alternative: 15 to 37.5 mg PO qd 10 hours before sleep
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| Definition (MSH) | A central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic with actions and uses similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. It has been used most frequently in the treatment of obesity. |
| Definition (CSP) | central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic with actions and uses similar to dextroamphetamine; used in the treatment of obesity. |
| Concepts | Organic Chemical (T109)
, Pharmacologic Substance (T121)
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| English | Phentermine, PHENTERMINE PREPARATION |
| Spanish | fentermina |
| Credits | Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)
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