Pender Tablets (Phentermine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer phentermine hydrochloride 37.5 mg orally once daily before breakfast or 1 ～ 2 hours after breakfast. Use the minimum effective dose, adjusting it individually to obtain an adequate response. For some patients, 18.75 mg once daily may be appropriate, while in some cases it may be preferable to take 18.75 mg twice daily. Avoid taking this medication late at night because it may cause insomnia. This medication is administered for a short period (within 4 weeks). However, to reduce inappropriate use and risks, treatment with this medication may be continued if the patient achieves satisfactory weight loss within the first 4 weeks (weight loss of at least 1.8 kg or weight loss considered satisfactory by both the physician and the patient).

This medication should not be used in conjunction with other appetite suppressants and should only be used alone for a short duration. It is not recommended to use this medication alongside other weight loss drugs due to unestablished safety and efficacy. This drug may be associated with primary pulmonary hypertension, so inform your doctor immediately if symptoms such as shortness of breath or angina occur. Care should be taken to avoid prolonged use or exceeding the recommended dosage due to potential associations with heart valve disease. Patients with arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases, severe hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, or hyperthyroidism should not take this medication. Additionally, it should not be administered to women who are pregnant or have certain genetic disorders, or to children under 16 years of age. Diabetic patients may require insulin dosage adjustments, so they should use this medication cautiously, and patients with mild hypertension should also use it carefully. This medication may cause side effects such as increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, anxiety, insomnia, headache, dry mouth, digestive disturbances, etc. It is recommended to start with the minimum dose initially to avoid overdose and discontinue use if tolerance develops without increasing dosage. This drug affects the central nervous system, so caution is needed when driving or operating dangerous machinery. Avoid taking it with alcohol as it may exacerbate side effects. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should be cautious when deciding to use this medication in consultation with their doctor. In case of overdose, symptoms may include anxiety, coma, seizures, heart issues, and vomiting; immediate medical attention is required. Keep out of reach of children, and as this medication may have dependence potential, it should be taken according to the doctor's instructions.

Primary pulmonary hypertension, valvular heart disease with regurgitation, palpitations, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, hypersensitivity reactions, anxiety, dizziness, insomnia, discomfort, euphoria, tremors, headache, psychiatric seizures, thirst, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, constipation, other gastrointestinal disturbances, hives, erectile dysfunction, changes in sexual drive, anxiety, stupor, rebound hypertension, increased respiration, confusion, hallucinations, aggression, panic states, convulsions, arrhythmia, circulatory shock, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, severe skin diseases, irritability, hyperfunction, changes in personality, schizophrenia-like mental disturbances

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, at a safe temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it in this way helps maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

White bowtie-shaped tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle