Amfepramone

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  • Obesity

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Amfepramone Cautionary Labels

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Uses of Amfepramone

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Amfepramone is used in the treatment of:

  • Obesity

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Amfepramone Brand Names

Amfepramone may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Amfepramone Drug Class

Amfepramone is part of the drug class:

Amfepramone Interactions

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

  • DIETHYLPROPION/ISOCARBOXAZID
  • DIETHYLPROPION/PARGYLINE
  • DIETHYLPROPION/PHENELZINE
  • DIETHYLPROPION/TRANYLCYPROMINE

This is not a complete list of Amfepramonedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Amfepramone and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Amfepramone falls into category B:

There are no well-done studies that have been done in humans with Amfepramone. But in animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication, and the babies did not show any medical issues related to this medication.

OR

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given Amfepramone, and some babies had problems. But in human studies, pregnant women were given this medication and their babies did not have any problems related to this medication.

Amfepramone Dosage

Take amfepramone exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Amfepramone dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Amfepramone is available in the following doses:

  • Diethylpropion 25 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Diethylpropion 75 Mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release

Forms of Medication

Amfepramone is available in the following forms:

  • Extended Release Tablet
  • Oral Tablet