| Presentation:- |
Ionamin comes in 30mg and 15 mg capsules. We dispense only 30mg capsules. The 30mg capsule is yellow or orange and is labeled "Ionamin 30". The 15mg capsule is grey and yellow and inscribed "Ionamin 15" (Note This diet drug is often incorrectly called Ionamine). |
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| Properties:- |
| This medication is used as an appetite suppressant. It is used in conjunction with an overall diet plan to reduce weight. Drugs of this class are thought to suppress appetite via a central mechanism (appetite centers in the brain) although this has mechanism has not been clearly proven. Ionamin is the only medicine of this class that is set in resin. The resin allows the compound to be released slowly into the blood stream. Some patients prefer it because they believe it to be associated with fewer side effects, others do not. |
| Why It Is Used:- |
| Ionamin is an effective therapy for the obese patient who needs to loose weight. It is also used to decrease the risk of diseases associated with being significantly overweight. The magnitude of the weight loss will depend on the diet used in parallel to the use of this medication. A proper exercise program will expedite weight loss. |
| Dosage:- |
| This medication is best taken on an empty stomach; one hour before breakfast each morning. Sustained-release or long acting products such as this, must be swallowed whole. Crushing or chewing them will destroy the long action and may cause increased side effects. Because this medication may cause sleeplessness, avoid taking a dose late in the day. Take this medication as prescribed. Do not take it more often or longer than directed. Use in combination with other appetite suppressant medicine is generally not recommended. |
| Missed Dosage:- |
| If you miss a dose, do not double the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. |
| Over Dosage:- |
| If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps |
| Storage:- |
| Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. |
| Ionamin Side Effects:- |
MILD:
Blurred vision, dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability, stomach upset or constipation may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. Other adverse events include central nervous system effects, gastrointestinal disturbances, and changes in libido. If these effects persist or become bothersome, you may have to discontinue use. Exercise caution when prescribing anti-obesity drugs for patients with hypertension. If this medication makes you dizzy or lightheaded, avoid driving or engaging in activities requiring alertness. Alcohol can increase unwanted side effects of dizziness. Limit its use.
MODERATE:
Chest pain, pounding heart, difficulty urinating, breathing difficulties or swelling while taking this medication.
SEVERE:
Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) and cardiac valvular disease have been reported in patients receiving a combination of phentermine and fenfluramine (phen-fen) or dexfenfluramine. The possibility of an association between PPH and the use of Ionamin alone cannot be ruled out.
We stress - if you experience any weird symptoms and or side effects on any diet medication you should immediately stop taking the medication and contact your doctor or patient care at the pharmacy your purchased the pill from.
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| Contra Indications:- |
Ionamin is contraindicated in patients with arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and moderate to severe hypertension.
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use, (prescription and nonprescription) especially if you take high blood pressure medicine or MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) or any other weight loss medicine. Decongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough and cold medicine. |
| Pregnancy and Children:- |
| Ionamin is not intended to be used in children or pregnant and nursing women. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children |
| General Ionamin Information:- |
Ionamin is a short-term drug that helps you to start losing weight and then keep on going when you are ready to carry on, on your own. Your body starts to build up a resistance to the effects of Ionamin after a few weeks of treatment, which is when you should be well on your way to a new lifestyle and ready to stop Ionamin.
Appetite suppressants are not a substitute for proper diet. For maximum effects, this must be used in conjunction with a diet and exercise program.
Ionamin is an appetite suppressant. Xenical inhibits fat absorption into the body. So both may be used in conjunction with each other for those who are seriously obese.
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
Additional information about Ionamin ( phentermine ) can be found at these links:-
National Library of Medicine - Adipex / Phentermine Inchem.org - Ionamin
Web MD - Ionamin
Drugs.com - Phentermine
Mediresource - Ionamin
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| Other Brand Names:- |
- Adipex-P
- Adipex
- Anoxine-AM
- Duromine
- Fastin
- Ionamin
- Obenix
- Obephen
- Obestin-30
- Obermine
- Oby-Cap
- Oby-Trim
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- Panshape M
- Phentercot
- Phentermine
- Phentermine hcl
- Phentride
- Phentrol
- Pro-Fast HS
- Pro-Fast SA
- Pro-Fast SR
- Teramine
- Zantryl
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| Miscellaneous:- |
Ionamin is pronounced: I-on-a-min
Common misspellings or incorrect names of this product include:-
Ianamin, Ionamine, Ionamyn, Iownamin, Ironamin, Ionumin, Ionamen and Ionaman, Ionmain, Ionamean, Ionameen.
Please use the menu on the left to compare ionamin vs. adipex.
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| Package Insert:- |
The information on ionamin provided on this page is a general guide and is by no means comprehensive. Please read the package insert that comes with your medication. It contains more information about this product.
Ensure you follow the instructions provided with your medication and do not exceed the recommended dosages.
Should you experience any discomfort, dizziness, shortness of breath or any other side effects contact your physician or the dispensing pharmacy immediately.
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