Cathine Polistirex
Cathine Polistirex is a CNS stimulant medication formulated with a sustained-release ion exchange resin system. It acts as an appetite suppressant and mild stimulant. This extended-release formulation allows for gradual drug release over time, typically taken once daily.
Cathine Polistirex is an extended-release stimulant used as an appetite suppressant with gradual release technology.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 236861
- Generic
- Cathine Polistirex
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Primarily used as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet for short-term weight management in patients with obesity or overweight status. May also have mild stimulant effects for fatigue reduction.
As a sympathomimetic amine, cathine stimulates the central nervous system, increasing norepinephrine and dopamine activity. The Polistirex resin complex provides extended release, maintaining therapeutic levels over an extended period while reducing peak-trough fluctuations.
Use is typically limited to short-term treatment (several weeks) due to dependence risk and cardiovascular concerns. Contraindicated in patients with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and glaucoma. Not recommended for pediatric patients or elderly. May cause insomnia, dry mouth, and increased heart rate. Subject to controlled substance regulations in many jurisdictions.
Official drug label
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