Tag: Anorexiants

  • Phentermine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Adipex P, Lomaira CNS Stimulants, Anorexiants;  Stimulants;  Sympathomimetic Description Oral sympathomimetic amine pharmacologically similar to amphetaminesUsed for short-term (a few weeks) treatment of exogenous obesity in patients 17 years and older; use generally not recommended by guidelines due to lack of longer-term health benefitsNot recommended for long-term…

  • Diethylpropion

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names;  CNS Stimulants, Anorexiants;  Stimulants;  Sympathomimetic Description Oral sympathomimetic amine that is pharmacologically similar to amphetaminesUsed for the short-term treatment (i.e., a few weeks) of exogenous obesity; not generally recommended by guidelines due to lack of longer-term health benefitsNot to be used for long-term weight management Indications Indicated…