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Phentermine
Aka: Phentermine, 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
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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
| Medication Costs | ||
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| Phentermine HCl (on 2/9/2012 at DrugStore.com) | ||
| Phentermine HCl 30mg The Pharmacy Can Fill A Maximum Of A 30 Day Supply | #10 for $19.99 | ($2.00/unit) |
| Phentermine HCl 37.5mg The Pharmacy Can Fill A Maximum Of A 30 Day Supply | #10 for $14.99 | ($1.50/unit) |
| Phentermine HCl 15mg The Pharmacy Can Fill A Maximum Of A 30 Day Supply | #10 for $24.99 | ($2.50/unit) |
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Phentermine (C0031447) |
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| Definition (NCI) | A natural monoamine alkaloid derivative and a sympathomimetic stimulant with appetite suppressant property. Phentermine, which was part of the Fen-Phen anti-obesity medication, stimulates hypothalamic release of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter involved in stress responses (fight-or-flight reactions), and reduces hunger sensation. Phentermine also causes the release of epinephrine or adrenaline outside of the brain, resulting in breakdown of stored fat. |
| 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) |
| MSH | D010645 |
| SnomedCT | 373343009, 53480001 |
| English | Phentermine, Benzeneethanamine, alpha,alpha-dimethyl-, phentermine, Phentermine [Chemical/Ingredient], 1,1-Dimethyl-2-phenylethylamine, 2-Phenyl-tert-butylamine, 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-phenylpropane, PHENTERMINE, Phenyl-tertiary-butylamine, Phentermine (product), Phentermine (substance) |
| Swedish | Fentermin |
| Czech | fentermin |
| Finnish | Fentermiini |
| Russian | FENTERMIN, ФЕНТЕРМИН |
| Japanese | フェンテルミン, フェンテルミン塩酸塩, デュロミン, 塩酸フェンテルミン, イオナミン |
| Polish | Fentermina |
| Spanish | fentermina (producto), fentermina (sustancia), fentermina, Fentermina |
| French | Phentermine |
| German | Phentermin |
| Italian | Fentermina |
| Portuguese | Fentermina |
| Sources |
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) |