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ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM › ANTIOBESITY PREPARATIONS, EXCL. DIET PRODUCTS › ANTIOBESITY PREPARATIONS, EXCL. DIET PRODUCTS › Centrally acting antiobesity products
fenfluramine
A08AA02
Forms & Strengths
- Capsules: 20mg
- Tablets: 20mg
Adult Dosing
- Adult dosing: 20mg, 3 times a day, 15-30 minutes before meals
Pediatric Dosing
- Not recommended for children under 12 years of age
Indications
- Short-term treatment of exogenous obesity
- Treatment of epilepsy (specific cases)
Mechanism of Action
- Appetite suppression through serotonin modulation
- Stimulation of serotonin release
Contraindications
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Cardiac disease
- Hypersensitivity to fenfluramine
Adverse Reactions
- Valvular heart disease
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Serotonin syndrome
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
Drug Interactions
- Concomitant use with other anorexiant drugs
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Curated Content: Needs Vetting Before Put to Clinical Use