K 25 White Oval Pill, Uses, Dosage & Warnings

White, Oval Pill with K 25 Imprint is an Anorectic drug used in the treatment of moderate to severe obesity.

K 25 Pill is usually given in the two divided doses, Patients who achieve significant relief in single dose are usually recommended to take single dose in the morning.

Pill Name	K 25 Pill
Shape	Oval
Color	White
Dosage	Single tablet in two divided doses.

How does K 25 Pill works?

K 25 Pill is a sympathomimetic amine which exerts an appetite suppressant effect by its secondary effect of CNS stimulant.

After taking this pill you will loss you appetite significantly and which will ultimately reduce your food and calorie intake.

Active Ingredient	Phentermine Hydrochloride 37.5 mg
Pregnancy Category	X – Not for use in pregnancy
Supplier	KVK-Tech, Inc.
Availability	Prescripton Only

K 25 Pill Uses

K 25 Pill is mainly used in the management of Obesity. Drug Phentermine Hydrochloride has been used for more than past 40 years in United States.

Obesity

Yes, Obesity is an disease characterized by the excess accumulation of fat in body.

It is a chronic disease which is induced by many causes and needs long-term management.

Obesity Causes

There are many causes of obesity like genetics, environmental, physical factors along with diet.

• Eating high caloric food,
• Not doing enough exercise,
• Low metabolism,
• Eating oily food.

Obesity is an global problem which leads to the increase of several co-morbidities like high blood pressure, diabetes & increased heart disease.

According to this study, Short-term use of K 25 Pill can significantly reduce weight and also significantly reduces waist size without any problematic side effect.

Another study confirms safety of use of this pill for upto 3 months.

Greater weight loss without increased risk of incident CVD or death was observed in patients using phentermine monotherapy for longer than 3 months.

Safety and Effectiveness of Longer-Term Phentermine Use: Clinical Outcomes from an Electronic Health Record Cohort. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2019 Apr;27(4):591-602.

Why to take weight loss pill?

Currently recommended obesity treatments and management includes reduction of calorie intake, cardio and physical activity to burn the excess fats.

However, such methods have been not proven of much effectiveness. Therefore, Several anti obesity drugs and pills like K 25 are formulated as an option to traditional approach.

Side Effects of K 25 Pill

K 25 Pill is a sympathomimetic amine and possibly exert some mild to moderate side effects.

Although, It is very safe pill and side effects may appear in one out of two hundred people consuming it.

Common side effects of K 25 pill

• Urticaria,
• High Blood Pressure,
• Restlessness,
• Dizziness,
• Insomnia,
• Headache,
• Dry mouth,
• Unpleasant taste,
• Diarrhoea,
• Vomiting,
• Constipation,
• Change in libido.

Most of these common side effects do not require any special treatment and usually goes away on its own.

Drug Interaction of K 25 Pill

Drug interaction can change the way K 25 works or it can change its desired actions. In some cases it can produce some undesired actions.

• Fenfluramine/Dexfenfluramine – Primary pulmonary HTN or valvular heart disease may occur when used concurrently.
• Guanethidine, Clonidine, Methyldopa – May decrease hypotensive effect.
• Thyroid hormones – CNS stimulant effect may be increased.

Also, Inform your doctor about your ongoing medications including nutritional and herbal supplemets.

Who should and should not take K 25 pill?

K 25 Pill can be given safely to most of the adults without any condition. However, some conditions and disease can make it difficult for K 25 Pill to work.

Do not take K 25 pill if you have:

• Kidney or Liver Disease
• High blood pressure
• Seizures or convulsions
• Tourette’s syndrome

Precautions

Allergic Reactions – People with past history of allergic reactions to any ingredient of K 25 Pill should consult doctor for alternative medicine.

Driving – It is advised to avoid driving a vehicle or operating any heavy vehicles as it may disturb your concentration.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding – This pill is categorized under pregnancy category X and therefore you should avoid this pill in pregnancy and breastfeeding also.

Alcohol – You should avoid alcohol or any alcoholic beverage while taking K 25 Pill.

Storage of K 25 Pill

• Store K 25 Pill in a cool and dry place and protected from moisture.
• Keep it out of the reach of children.

In case of expired pill, Talk to your pharmacist about recycling of a product or proper safe disposal of pill.

Dosage of K 25 Pill

Usual dose of K 25 Pill is single pill in two divided doses.

Individuals may experience symptoms like Restlessness, tremor, hyperreflexia, rapid respiration, confusion, hallucination, panic states, fatigue, depression, arrhythmia, HTN or hypotension, circulatory collapse, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps If taken in excessive quantity.

An overdose of K 25 pill should be immediately reported to your treating doctor or nearby hospital.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Always remember, Never take two doses to compensate for the missed dose.

Other strategies to lose weight

In 2022, it is now clear that you can successfully lose weight by certain strategies along with changes in diet and calculated physical activity.

• Know what you are eating – While eating any meal, Ask yourself how much calories you will be getting from that meal and should you go for it or not.
• Eat Slowly – Eating slowly and chewing food more can help you with easy digestion as well as it will also reduce your appetite.
• Involve your close people in your weight loss journey – your friends and family can help you to keep you motivated to lose weight.
• avoiding situations where you know you may be tempted to overeat.
• Regularly keep track of your weight loss.

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