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Qsymia Dosage

Drug Detail:Qsymia (Phentermine and topiramate [ fen-ter-meen-and-toe-pir-a-mate ])

Generic Name: PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 7.5mg, TOPIRAMATE 46mg

Dosage Form: capsule, extended release

Drug Class: Anorexiants

Contents
Uses Warnings Before Taking Dosage Side effects Interactions FAQ

Patient Selection

Adults

Select adult patients for QSYMIA treatment based on BMI [see Indications and Usage (1)] . Determine the patient's BMI by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height (in meters) squared. A BMI conversion table based on height [inches (in) or centimeters (cm)] and weight [pounds (lb) or kilograms (kg)] is provided below (see Table 1).

Table 1. BMI Conversion Chart
Table 1

​Pediatric Patients Aged 12 Years and Older

​Select pediatric patients for QSYMIA treatment based on BMI percentile [see Indications and Usage (1)] . See Table 2 for BMI percentiles by age and sex for pediatric patients aged 12 years and older.

Table 2. BMI Percentiles by Age and Sex for Pediatric Patients Aged 12 Years and Older
Male Female
Age (in years) 95th Percentile BMI Value 95th Percentile BMI Value
12 24.2 25.3
12.5 24.7 25.8
13 25.2 26.3
13.5 25.6 26.8
14 26.0 27.3
14.5 26.5 27.7
15 26.8 28.1
15.5 27.2 28.5
16 27.6 28.9
16.5 27.9 29.3
17 28.3 29.6
17.5 28.6 30.0

Recommended Testing Prior to and During Treatment with QSYMIA

Prior to QSYMIA initiation and during treatment with QSYMIA, the following is recommended:

  • Obtain a negative pregnancy test before initiating QSYMIA in patients who can become pregnant and monthly during QSYMIA therapy. QSYMIA is contraindicated during pregnancy [see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.3)].
  • Obtain a blood chemistry profile that includes bicarbonate, creatinine, and potassium in all patients, and glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes on antidiabetic medication prior to initiating QSYMIA treatment and periodically during treatment [Warnings and Precautions (5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.15)].

Recommended Dosage and Administration

​The recommended dosage, titration, and administration of QSYMIA are as follows:

  • Take QSYMIA orally once daily in the morning with or without food. Avoid administration of QSYMIA in the evening due to the possibility of insomnia.
  • The recommended starting dosage is QSYMIA 3.75 mg/23 mg (phentermine 3.75 mg/topiramate 23 mg) orally once daily for 14 days; after 14 days increase to the recommended dosage of QSYMIA 7.5 mg/46 mg (phentermine 7.5 mg/topiramate 46 mg) orally once daily.
  • After 12 weeks of treatment with QSYMIA 7.5 mg/46 mg, evaluate weight loss for adults or BMI reduction for pediatric patients aged 12 years and older. If an adult patient has not lost at least 3% of baseline body weight or a pediatric patient has not experienced a reduction of at least 3% of baseline BMI, increase the dosage to QSYMIA 11.25 mg/69 mg (phentermine 11.25 mg/topiramate 69 mg) orally once daily for 14 days; followed by an increase in the dosage to QSYMIA 15 mg/92 mg (phentermine 15 mg/topiramate 92 mg) orally once daily.
  • After 12 weeks of treatment with QSYMIA 15 mg/92 mg, evaluate weight loss for adults or BMI reduction for pediatric patients aged 12 years and older. If an adult patient has not lost at least 5% of baseline body weight or a pediatric patient has not experienced a reduction of at least 5% of baseline BMI, discontinue QSYMIA [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)] , as it is unlikely that the patient will achieve and sustain clinically meaningful weight loss with continued treatment.
  • Monitor the rate of weight loss in pediatric patients. If weight loss exceeds 2 lbs (0.9 kg)/week, consider dosage reduction.

Discontinuation of QSYMIA 15 mg/92 mg

Discontinue QSYMIA 15 mg/92 mg gradually by taking QSYMIA 15 mg/92 mg once daily every other day for at least 1 week prior to stopping treatment altogether, due to the possibility of precipitating a seizure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12) and Drug Abuse and Dependence (9.3)].

Recommended Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment

Avoid use of QSYMIA in patients with end-stage renal disease on dialysis.

In patients with severe (creatinine clearance [CrCl] less than 30 mL/min) or moderate (CrCl greater than or equal to 30 and less than 50 mL/min) renal impairment (CrCl calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault equation with actual body weight), the maximum recommended dosage is QSYMIA 7.5 mg/46 mg once daily.

The recommended dosage in patients with mild (CrCl greater or equal to 50 and less than 80 mL/min) renal impairment is the same as the recommended dosage for patients with normal renal function [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9), Use in Specific Populations (8.6), and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] .

Recommended Dosage in Patients with Hepatic Impairment

Avoid use of QSYMIA in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score 10 - 15). In patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score 7 - 9), the maximum recommended dosage is QSYMIA 7.5 mg/46 mg once daily.

The recommended dosage of QSYMIA in patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh 5 - 6) is the same as the recommended dosage in patients with normal hepatic function [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7), and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] .

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