Adipex Retard - Phenterminum resinatum - 100x

Adipex Retard - Phentermine resinated - 100x:

It is used to control obesity in people with high blood pressure, diabetes or high blood cholesterol level or any other condition.

Adipex Retard - Phenterminum resinatum - 100x contains an active ingredient i.e. Phentermine.

Phentermine is like an amphetamine. It is a stimulant and acts as an appetite suppressant. It acts on the central nervous system.It is used with diet and exercise to treat overweight in people with many risk factors like as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. You should not use it if you have any heart disease i.e. stroke, high BP, heart failure, rhythm problem etc. You also should not use it if you previously have an overactive thyroid, glaucoma, a history of pulmonary hypertension. Do not use it if you have used MAO inhibitor in a fortnight. MAO inhibitors may be isocarboxazid, linezolid, rasagiline, or tranylcypromine.

It suppresses the appetite of a person so it is also known as an appetite suppressant.

 Uses:

•         It is used to control obesity.
•         It treats high blood pressure.
•         It controls obesity with high blood cholesterol level and also having high blood pressure.
•         It prevents diabetes.

Precautions & Side effects:

The side effects of this are many in some cases and in some individuals, there is no side effect of this. It varies from person to person. Some of its side effects are listed below:

1. Constipation
2. Dizziness
3. Unpleasant taste in the mouth
4. Upset stomach
5. Tremors
6. Feeling restless
7. Insomnia
8. A headache
9. Dry mouth
10. Diarrhea
11. Short breath
12. Unusual behaviors
13. Chest pain
14. Sleep problems

Before using this medicine you need to discuss all your previous medications with your doctor i.e.

•         Supplements, vitamins, and other drugs.
•         Allergies.
•         Pre-existing diseases
•          Pregnancy.
•         Upcoming surgeries 

Dosage must be based on your previous health and condition. Important diseases are listed below:

•         Kidney disease
•         Diabetes
•         Thyroid disorder
•         High blood pressure

Interaction with other drugs:

1. Sertraline
2. Escitalopram
3. Paroxetine
4. Fluvoxamine
5. Fluoxetine
6. Citalopram

Do not use if a person has the following conditions:

•          Pregnant
•          Congestive heart failure
•          Severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure
•          Coronary artery disease
•          Heart rhythm problems
•          Breastfeeding a baby
•          History of pulmonary hypertension
•          Overactive thyroid
•          Glaucoma
•          Stroke

Use proper dosage as recommended by your doctor. If you miss a dose take it when you remembered. Use an alarm or tell your family members to ask about your dosage. If you forgot to take medicine and it’s the time of another dosage then don’t take medicine. Do not take double medicine if you forgot your previous one. Tell your doctor if you miss many times to take your medicine.

Usual Adult Dose for Weight Loss:

16 to 38 mg orally before breakfast or 1.5 to 2 hours after breakfast in a day.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Weight Loss:

18 years or older:
17 to 38.5 mg orally before breakfast or 1.5 to 2 hours after breakfast in a day.