AMFEPRAMONE

Amfepramone is a stimulant drug that acts centrally in the brain and is considered as an indirect-acting sympathomimetic. It has actions that are similar to that of dexamfetamine. It is utilized in the short-term management of weight loss, alongside diet, exercise, and changes in lifestyle.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication does your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Amfepramone is used in the following conditions:

Obesity

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Amfepramone in people with the following conditions:

Advanced arteriosclerosis
Hyperthyroidism
Hypersensitivity
Glaucoma
History of drug abuse
Pulmonary hypertension or severe hypertension
Heart murmur or valvular disorders
Emotional instability
History of psychiatric illness
Concomitant use with other anorectic agents
Monamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)therapy or within two weeks of discontinuation
Pregnancy
Lactation
Children

Side Effects

Amfepramone may have the following side effects:

Cardiovascularand central nervous system disturbances
Allergic reactions
Impotence
Changes in libido
Gynecomastia
Menstrual upset
Dyspnea
Muscle pain
Dysuria
Polyuria

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Increased risk of developing primary pulmonary hypertension
Hypertensionand severe cardiovascular disease
Epileptic patients
Toxic psychosis
Peptic ulceration
Prostatic hyperplasia

Before taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Amfepramone may interact with the following medicines:

Monamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Beta-blockers
Guanethidine
Tricyclic antidepressants
Urinary alkalinises or acidifiers
Antidiabetic drugs

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements, and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

If you think you have used Amfepramone more than the usual dosage, please seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Anorex
Linea
Nobesine
Prefamone
Regenon
Tepanil