Phentermine (International)
In the US, Phentermine (phentermine systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: anorexiants, CNS stimulants and is used to treat Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight).
US matches:
- Phentermine
- Phentermine and topiramate
- Phentermine Capsules and Tablets
- Phentermine Capsules
- Phentermine Extended Release
- Phentermine ODT Tablets
Scheme
Rec.INN
ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)
A08AA01
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0000122-09-8
Chemical Formula
C10-H15-N
Molecular Weight
149
Therapeutic Categories
Central stimulant
Anorexic agent
Chemical Name
Benzeneetanamine, α,α-dimetyl-
Foreign Names
- Phenterminum (Latin)
- Phentermin (German)
- Phentermine (French)
- Fentermina (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Fentermina (OS: DCIT)
- Phentermine (OS: BAN, DCF, USAN)
- Phentermine Hydrochloride (PH: USP 41)
- Phentermine Resine (IS)
- Phentermin-Resin (IS)
Brand Names
- Duromine
iNova Pharmaceuticals, Australia - Duromine 15
iNova, Philippines - Duromine 30
iNova, Philippines - Elvenir
Farmindustria, Peru - Metermine
iNova Pharmaceuticals, Australia - Adipex
Kwang Dong, South Korea - Adipex-P
Teva, United States - Duromine
More Pharma Corporation, Belize; More Pharma Corporation, Costa Rica; More Pharma Corporation, Dominican Republic; More Pharma Corporation, Guatemala; More Pharma Corporation, Honduras; More Pharma Corporation, Panama; More Pharma Corporation, El Salvador - Elvenir
Laboratorios Recalcine, Chile - Ifa Acxion
IFA, Mexico - Lomaira
Avanthi, United States - Mirubal
Zuoz, Venezuela - Panbesy
Dream Pharma, South Korea; Eurodrug, Hong Kong; Eurodrug, Singapore; Eurodrug, Thailand - Phentermine Hydrochloride
Aurobindo Pharma USA, United States; Aurolife, United States; Barr, United States; Elite, United States; ingenus Pharmaceuticals, United States; InvaGen, United States; Ken Lifescience, United States; KVK-TECH, United States; Lannett, United States; Polygen Pharmaceuticals, United States; Prinston, United States; Sandoz, United States; Sun Pharma, United States; Zydus Pharma, United States - Phentermine Quality Pharm
Quality Pharm, Hong Kong - Qsymia [+ Topiramate]
Vivus, United States - Raamcap
Raam, Mexico - Redusa
Jean-Marie Pharmacal, Hong Kong - Redusa Forte
Jean-Marie Pharmacal, Hong Kong - Sentis
Laboratorio Chile, Chile - Terfamex
Medix, Costa Rica; Medix, Dominican Republic; Medix, Guatemala; Medix, Honduras; Medix, Mexico; Medix, Panama; Medix, El Salvador - Adipex Retard
G.L. Pharma, Czech Republic; Gerot, Malaysia - Duromine
iNova, Hong Kong; iNova, Malaysia; iNova, New Zealand; iNova, South Africa - Razin
CTS, Israel
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| DCF | Dénomination Commune Française |
| DCIT | Denominazione Comune Italiana |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| PH | Pharmacopoeia Name |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
| USAN | United States Adopted Name |
Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.
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