Phendimetrazine

Drug #2046

Phendimetrazine is a weight loss medication.It is chemically related to amphetamines. It is clinically in form of Phendimetrazine tartarate. Phendimetrazine tartarate is a central stimulant and indirect acting sympathomimetic with actions similar to those of dexamfetamine.

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Primary Characteristics

Phendimetrazine is also known as phendimetrazine acid tartarate, Phendimetrazine Tartarate.

It belongs to amphetamines.

Solubility in Water: soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: sparingly soluble · Non-proprietary name: Phendimetrazine..

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: renal excretion is through urine partly unchanged.

Indications

Phendimetrazine is primarily indicated in conditions like Anorectal infections, Obesity.

Phendimetrazine is also indicated for secondary conditions like Fatigue, Narcolepsy.

Contraindications

Phendimetrazine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.

Dosage

Phendimetrazine's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
35 mg	35 mg	Every 12h	oral
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

2 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Phendimetrazine in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Allergic reactions , Confusion , Irregular heart beat, Cardiac arrhythmias.

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Phendimetrazine are Seizures, Dry mouth, Confusion , Hallucinations , Tremor, Restlessness , Aggression, Convulsions , Coma, Mydriasis, Chest pain, Hyperflexia .

Phendimetrazine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Blurred vision, Depression, Dizziness, Fatigue, Insomnia, Nausea and vomiting, Nervousness, Restlessness.

Warnings / Precautions

Use with caution when driving,operating machinery. It may be habit forming. Do not take it late in the day as it may cause insomnia. It should not be used with other anorectics nor within a year of their use.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Phendimetrazine should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.17.10 — Antiobesity preparations
2.21.4.3 — Sympathomimetics