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MANUFACTURER:
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UNIT:
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ADMINISTRATION ROUTE:
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FDA PREGNANCY GROUP:
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INDICATIONS:
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SIDE EFFECTS:
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Dysmenorrhea |
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edema |
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hypertension |
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influenza-like symptoms |
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mental depression |
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palpitation or tachycardia |
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Abnormal bleeding |
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acute interstitial nephritis |
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emotional lability |
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migraine |
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seizures |
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skin rash |
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Central nervous system (CNS) stimulation |
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anxiety |
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insomnia |
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irritability or unusual impatience |
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nervousness |
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constipation |
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dizziness |
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dryness of mouth |
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headache |
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rhinitis |
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Abdominal pain |
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back pain |
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diarrhea |
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drowsiness |
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dyspepsia |
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increased appetite |
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increased sweating |
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increased thirst |
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nausea |
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paresthesia |
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taste perversion |
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vasodilation |
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ABSOLUTE
CONTRAINDICATIONS :
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RELATIVE
CONTRAINDICATIONS : |
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>> Hypertension, well-controlled |
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>> Hypertension |
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Neurological impairment, including developmental delay |
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Seizures |
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>> Cardiac arrhythmia, |
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>> Congestive heart failure, |
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>> Coronary artery disease, |
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>> Stroke |
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Drug abuse or dependence |
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Gallstones |
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Glaucoma, narrow angle |
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>> Hepatic function impairment, severe |
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>> Renal function impairment, severe |
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ADULT DOSE:
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Obesity, exogenous-
Oral, initially 10 mg once a day, usually in the morning. If weight loss is inadequate (< 1.8 kg [4 pounds]) after four weeks of therapy, dosage may be increased to 15 mg once a day, taking into consideration effects on heart rate and blood pressure.
Note: Patients who do not tolerate the 10-mg dose may benefit from a 5-mg dose . |
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MAXIMUM ADULT DOSE:
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15 mg per day .
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PEDIATRIC DOSE:
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Safety and efficacy in children up to 16 years of age have not been established .
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MAXIMUM PEDIATRIC
DOSE:
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ELDERLY DOSE:
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Obesity, exogenous-
Oral, initially 10 mg once a day, usually in the morning. If weight loss is inadequate (< 1.8 kg [4 pounds]) after four weeks of therapy, dosage may be increased to 15 mg once a day, taking into consideration effects on heart rate and blood pressure.
Note: Patients who do not tolerate the 10-mg dose may benefit from a 5-mg dose . |
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