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C2,
D,
E,
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Prelu-2 Warnings, Precautions, Pregnancy, Nursing, Abuse - Phendimetrazine
Prelu-2 Warnings, Precautions, Pregnancy, Nursing, Abuse - Phendimetrazine
WARNINGS
Tolerance to the anorectic
effect usually develops
within a few weeks. When this occurs the recommended dose
should not be exceeded in an attempt to increase the effect
rather, the drug should
be discontinued.
Use of phendimetrazine within 14 days following the administration
of monoamine oxidase
inhibitors may result in a hypertensive
crisis. Abrupt cessation of administration
following prolonged high dosage
results in extreme fatigue
and depression. Because of the effect
on the central nervous
system phendimetrazine tartrate
may impair the ability
of the patient to engage
in potentially hazardous activities such
as operating machinery or driving a motor
vehicle. The patient
should therefore be cautioned accordingly.
PRECAUTIONS
Caution is to be exercised in prescribing phendimetrazine for patients
with even mild hypertension. Insulin requirements in diabetes
mellitus may be altered in association
with the use of phendimetrazine and the concomitant dietary regimen.
Phendimetrazine may decrease the hypotensive
effect of guanethidine.
The least amount feasible should be prescribed or dispensed at one
time in order to minimize
the possibility of overdosage.
Phendimetrazine tartrate
35 mg Yellow and Speckled
tablets contain FD& C Yellow #5 (tartrazine) which may cause
allergic type
reactions (including bronchial asthma) in certain susceptible
persons, although the overall incidence of FD& C Yellow #5 (tartrazine)
sensitivity in the
general population is low. It is frequently seen in patients who
also have aspirin hypersensitivity.
Usage In Pregnancy
Safe use in pregnancy
has not been established. Until more information is available, phendimetrazine
tartrate should not
be taken by women who are or may become pregnant
unless, in the opinion of the physician,
the potential benefits outweigh the possible hazards.
Usage In Children
Phendimetrazine tartrate
is not recommended for use in Children Under 12 years of age.
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