Diethylpropion Hydrochloride
Diethylpropion Hydrochloride is a prescription appetite suppressant used as a short-term adjunct in a weight management program for patients with obesity. It belongs to the sympathomimetic amine class of medications and works by reducing hunger sensations to help patients eat less.
A prescription appetite suppressant used short-term to aid weight loss in obesity when combined with diet and exercise.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 81998
- Generic
- Diethylpropion Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- Tenuate
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Short-term weight management in patients with obesity (BMI ≥30) or overweight patients (BMI ≥27) with weight-related conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidemia, as part of a comprehensive treatment plan including diet and exercise.
Acts as a sympathomimetic amine that stimulates the central nervous system, primarily affecting the hypothalamus to reduce appetite and food intake. Its precise anorectic mechanism involves norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibition.
For short-term use only (typically 12 weeks or less); not suitable for cosmetic weight loss. Contraindicated in patients with glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, and those with history of substance abuse. May cause insomnia, dry mouth, and increased heart rate. Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease or psychiatric conditions. Discontinue use if no weight loss occurs after 4 weeks.
Official drug label
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