PHENDIMETRAZINE TARTRATE ER (phendimetrazine tartrate)


Drug overview for PHENDIMETRAZINE TARTRATE ER (phendimetrazine tartrate):

Generic name: PHENDIMETRAZINE TARTRATE (FEN-dye-meh-TRA-zeen)
Drug class: Amphetamines/Anorexiants/Stimulants
Therapeutic class: Weight Loss/Gain Agents

Phendimetrazine tartrate is an amphetamine congener that is used as an anorexigenic agent.

Phendimetrazine is used as an adjunct to caloric restriction in the short-term treatment (a few weeks) of exogenous obesity. The anorexigenic effect of sympathomimetic compounds used in the treatment of obesity is temporary, seldom lasting more than a few weeks and tolerance may occur. To help bring about and maintain loss of weight, the patient must be taught to curtail overeating and to consume a suitable diet. As with other anorexigenic agents, prolonged administration of phendimetrazine is not indicated.
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The following indications for PHENDIMETRAZINE TARTRATE ER (phendimetrazine tartrate) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
Weight loss management for obese patient (body mass index 30 or greater)
Weight loss management for overweight patient with bmi 27 to 29 and weight-related comorbidity


Professional Synonyms:
None.