Last update Oct. 12, 2022
Limited compatibility
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Main tradenames from several countries containing Fenfluramine Hydrochloride in its composition:
Variable | Value | Unit |
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Oral Bioavail. | 70 | % |
Molecular weight | 268 | daltons |
Protein Binding | 34 | % |
VD | 11.9 | l/Kg |
Tmax | 4 - 5 | hours |
T½ | 20 | hours |
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Amphetamine-related sympathomimetic used in the treatment of obesity. It is also used in certain serious drug-resistant epilepsies. (FDA 2020). Oral administration.
Since the last update we have not found any published data on its excretion in breast milk.
Its pharmacokinetic data (low molecular weight and low percentage of plasma protein binding) makes it likely that significant amounts will pass into breast milk.
Its T1/2 of 20 hours would make it necessary to stop breastfeeding for about 140 hours after its administration.
Due to its frequent and serious cardiovascular toxicity it has been withdrawn as an anorectic from the market in most countries of the world. (FDA 2020, Kakkar 2015, Li 2011, AEMPS 2000)
There is good quality evidence that exclusive breastfeeding helps to regain pre-pregnancy weight earlier than if breastfeeding is partial (mixed) or there is no breastfeeding, and that prolonged breastfeeding helps maintain that loss and as well as body fat loss.(Jayasinghe 2021, Schalla 2017, López 2016, Jarlenski 2014, Sámano 2013, Neville 2014, Hatsu 2008, Dewey 2004, 2001 y 1993, Kramer 1993)
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