Dexfenfluramine Hcl (Dexfenfluramine Hcl)
Overview of Dexfenfluramine Hcl
Dexfenfluramine Hcl is a selective 5-HT agonist. effective in reducing obesity.
Indication of Dexfenfluramine Hcl
Dexfenfluramine Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Eating behavior disorders, Obesity.
Contraindication of Dexfenfluramine Hcl
Dexfenfluramine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Glucoma.
Side Effects of Dexfenfluramine Hcl
Dexfenfluramine (HCl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Valvulary heart defects, Pulmonary hypertension. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Dexfenfluramine (HCl) therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Dexfenfluramine (HCl) include Tachycardia, Convulsions, Restlessness, Ventricular arrhythmias, Excitement.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dexfenfluramine (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Dry mouth, Polyuria, Xerostomia, Dry mouth, dizziness.
Precautions of Dexfenfluramine Hcl
Dexfenfluramine should be avoided in patients with pulmonary hypertension, past or current history of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, psychiatric disease, glaucoma, epilepsy, history of drug abuse. It should be used with extreme caution in elderly or during pregnancy or lactation. Avoid abrupt withdrawl. Patient should observe caution while driving or performing other task requiring alertness because it may produce dizziness, extreme fatigue and depression. It should be used with caution and monitor blood pressure in patients with mild hypertension. Dose titration and dose discontinuance may be necessary in epileptic patients.