DIETHYLPROPION

Overview

DIETHYLPROPION is a Schedule H drug.
Diethylpropion is a stimulant similar to an amphetamine. Diethylpropion is an appetite suppressant that affects the central nervous system. Diethylpropion is used as together with diet and exercise to treat obesity in people who have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 kilograms per square meter. Diethylpropion is usually given after diet and exercise have been tried without success.

Usage

DIETHYLPROPION is generally used to treat: Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

DIETHYLPROPION is generally taken After Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.Do not use diethylpropion if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DIETHYLPROPION over-dosage can result in: Restless Or Irritability, Rapid Breathing, Confusion, Hallucinations, Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

DIETHYLPROPION : Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Palpitations (fluttering In Chest), Eyes Blurred Vision, Nervousness, Restless Or Irritability, Dizziness, Anxiety, Vomit, Constipation, Difficulty Breathing, Hair Loss, Body Excessive Sweating, Frequent Urination

Rare Side-Effects

DIETHYLPROPION : Shortness Of Breath, Hallucinations

Disease Interactions

DIETHYLPROPION can interfere with: Hyperthyroidism, Myocardial Infarction, Glaucoma, Hypertension, Psychosis, Anxiety, Stress, Neurosis, Pheochromocytoma, PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease), Aortic Supravalvular Stenosis, Syncope, Seizure, Alcoholism, Depression, Diabetes Type 2

Technical Classification

DIETHYLPROPION is categorized as: ANOREXIANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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