Phentermine Definition

fĕntər-mēn
noun
A drug, C10 H15 N, that alters the metabolism of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine and is used in its hydrochloride form to suppress appetite in obese patients.
American Heritage

An appetite suppressant of the amphetamine and phenethylamine classes.

Wiktionary

Origin of Phentermine

  • phen(yl) ter(tiary) (butyla)mine one of its constituents

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Contraction of phenyl-tertiary-butylamine.

    From Wiktionary

Phentermine Sentence Examples

  • Phentermine is an appetite suppressant that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1973.

  • When used as directed by a supervising physician, the phentermine diet pill is safe for most people.

  • People taking MAOIs should not use phentermine.

  • Use of phentermine can sometimes cause dry mouth, so patients using this drug should take extra care in their oral hygiene habits.

  • The phentermine diet pill is marketed under a number of brand names, including Adipex, Fastin, Obephen, Parmine, Teramin, and Phentrol.

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