Fenfluramine
Generic name: fenfluramine [ fen-FLUR-a-meen ]
Brand names: Fintepla, Pondimin
Dosage form: oral solution (2.2 mg/mL)
Drug classes:Anorexiants, CNS stimulants, Miscellaneous anticonvulsants
What is fenfluramine?
Fenfluramine is used to treat seizures caused by Dravet syndrome in adults and children at least 2 years old.
Fenfluramine can cause serious side effects on your heart and lungs. fenfluramine is available only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of this medicine.
Fenfluramine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
Fenfluramine can cause serious side effects on your heart and lungs. Call your doctor at once if you have: chest pain, shortness of breath, unusual tiredness, swelling in your lower legs, fast or pounding heartbeats, blue skin or lips, or if you feel light-headed.
Fenfluramine may cause weight loss, which could affect growth in children. Weigh yourself regularly and tell your doctor if you lose weight. You may need to stop taking fenfluramine if you lose too much weight.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking fenfluramine. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use fenfluramine if you are allergic to it.
Do not use fenfluramine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
