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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:

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

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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