Phentermine hydrochloride is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Phentermine Hydrochloride. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Phentermine hydrochloride through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Phentermine hydrochloride is indicated as a short-term (a few weeks) adjunct in a regimen of weight reduction based on exercise, behavioral modification and caloric restriction in the management of exogenous obesity for patients with an initial body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m 2 , or ≥ 27 kg/m 2 in the presence of other risk factors (e.g., controlled hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia). Below is a chart of body mass index (BMI) based on various heights and weights. BMI is calculated by taking the patient's weight, in kilograms (kg), divided by the patient's height, in meters (m), squared. Metric conversions are as follows: pounds ÷ 2.2 = kg; inches × 0.0254 = meters. BOD…
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described, or described in greater detail, in other sections: Primary pulmonary hypertension [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Valvular heart disease [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Effect on the ability to engage in potentially hazardous tasks [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Withdrawal effects following prolonged high dosage administration [ see Drug Abuse and Dependence (9.3) ] The following adverse reactions to phenter…
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Monoamine oxidase inhibitors: Risk of hypertensive crisis. ( 4 , 7.1 ) Alcohol: Consider potential interaction. ( 7.2 ) Insulin and oral hypoglycemics: Requirements may be altered. ( 7.3 ) Adrenergic neuron blocking drugs: Hypotensive effect may be decreased by phentermine. ( 7.4 ) 7.1 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Use of phentermine is contraindicated during or within 14 days following the administration of monoamine oxidase inhibitors because of the risk of hypertensive cris…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Dosage should be individualized to obtain an adequate response with the lowest effective dose. (2.1) Late evening administration should be avoided (risk of insomnia). (2.1) Phentermine hydrochloride tablets can be taken with or without food. (2.1) Limit the dosage to 15 mg daily for patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR 15 to 29 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ) (2.2) 2.1 Exogenous Obesity Dosage should be individualized to obtain an adequate response with the lowest effective…
Patient Counseling Information
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Patients must be informed that phentermine hydrochloride is a short-term (a few weeks) adjunct in a regimen of weight reduction based on exercise, behavioral modification and caloric restriction in the management of exogenous obesity, and that coadministration of phentermine with other drugs for weight loss is not recommended [ see Indications and Usage (1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Patients must be instructed on how much phentermine to take, and when and how to take it [ see Dosage and Administration (2) ]. Advise pregnant women and nursing mother…
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