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| Drug Info: Phentermine is an appetite suppressant which reduces the appetite of an individual by working on the central nervous system of a person. Phentermine acts by stimulating the hypothalamus gland of the brain and affecting certain neurotransmitters. Neuro transmitters are certain kind of chemicals in the brain with which the brain cells communicate with each other. It is the hypothalamus gland of the brain which controls certain things in a man for e.g. the body temperature, the sleep cycles and the appetite of a person. Phentermine is available in two forms, phentermine hydrochloride (Fastin® and others) and phentermine resin (Ionamin® and others). Phentermine resin became available in the United States in 1959 and Phentermine Hydrochloride in the early 1970s. Phentermine first received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1959 as an appetite suppressant for the short-term treatment of obesy. Phentermine is a short term weight loss medicine used with the behavioral modifications and works best in combination with a certain proper diet plan and exercising. It is used to help in the weight reduction of a person who is considerably overweight or obese. Phentermine is sold under various brand names as well but the generic medication is Phentermine Hydrochloride. Phentermine is available from 15 mg strength to 37.5 mg strength and in various colors depending on the different manufacturers. |
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Chemical Composition: Each phentermine hydrochloride capsule contains Phentermine hydrochloride, 30 mg (equivalent to 24 mg Phentermine).
Phentermine Hydrochloride is a white crystalline powder, very soluble in water and alcohol. Chemically, the product is phenyl-tertiary-butylamine hydrochloride.
The inactive ingredients of Phentermine are: F D & C Blue 1, Methylcellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Starch, Titanium Dioxide, Sucrose and Invert Sugar.
The branding ink used on the gelatin capsules contains: Ethyl Alcohol, F D & C Blue 1 Aluminum Lake, Isopropyl Alcohol, n-Butyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Pharmaceutical Shellac (modified) or Refined Shellac (Food Grade). |
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Drug class and Mechanism: Phentermine is in a class of drugs called anorectics which decrease appetite by possibly changing brain levels of serotonin. Phentermine is a nervous system stimulator like the amphetamines, causing stimulation, elevation of blood pressure, and faster heart rates. |
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| Why it is prescribed: Phentermine is prescribed for the weight loss in coordination with the reduced calorie diet, exercise and counseling. It works by reducing the appetite and hence the craving for food decreases making the person automatically reduce the intake of food which finally results in weight loss. Phentermine is prescribed only to excessive overweight individuals who suffer from conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol etc. which can further give rise to serious medical conditions like cardio vascular disease |
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Storage Info: Store it at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Any kind of medicine including Phentermine should be kept away from the reach of the children. |
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How it is Supplied?
- Phentermine comes in a grey/yellow capsule of 15 mg and yellow capsule of 30mg
- Phentermine 30 mg, a generic form of Fastin®, comes in a blue/clear capsule
- Phentermine 37.5 mg, a generic form of Adipex-P®, comes in a white oblong tablet
- Phentermine (Adipex-P®) 37.5 mg comes in a blue and white oblong tablet
- Phentermine (Ionamin®) 30 mg comes in a yellow resin capsule
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