Melfiat
Generic name:phendimetrazine [ fen-di-MEH-tra-zeen ]
Drug classes:Anorexiants, CNS stimulants
The Melfiat brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Melfiat?
Melfiat is similar to an amphetamine. This medicine stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite.
Melfiat is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity.
Melfiat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Melfiat if you have glaucoma, overactive thyroid, severe heart problems, uncontrolled high blood pressure, advanced coronary artery disease, extreme agitation, or a history of drug abuse.
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.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Melfiat if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
severe heart problems;
advanced coronary artery disease (clogged arteries);
severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure;
overactive thyroid;
glaucoma;
extreme agitation or nervousness; or
a history of drug abuse.
Do not use Melfiat 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.
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