Minex 15 Mg & 30 Mg 15 mg, 30 mg Capsule
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 16 August 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Management of obesity as an adjunct to diet and exercise.
Dosage (summary)
One capsule daily at 7 a.m. for adults and children over 12 years.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Diabetic patients
- Epileptic patients
- Patients with hypertension
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation due to safety concerns.
Key Drug Interactions
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
- Sympathomimetic medicines
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to phentermine
- Pulmonary artery hypertension
- Cardiac disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Glaucoma
- History of drug/alcohol abuse
- Obstructive uropathy
- Poorly controlled epilepsy
Common side effects
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Hypertension
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
Counselling Points
- Avoid evening doses to prevent insomnia
- Monitor for signs of pulmonary hypertension
- Do not combine with other appetite suppressants
Serious warnings
- Primary pulmonary hypertension
- Cardiovascular events
- Development of tolerance
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