Allfen CX and Lorcaserin Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: carbetapentane / guaifenesin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Allfen C, Allfen CX, Xpect-AT, BetaVent, Oratuss, Pulmari-GP, Certuss, Dynex VR, Carba-XP, AMBI 1000/5, Duratuss CS, Respi-Tann G, Allres-G, Tusso-ZR, Tusso-ZMR, exall, Expectuss

Carbetapentane is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen mucus congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

Allfen CX is a combination medicine used to treat stuffy nose, cough, and chest congestion caused by the common cold or flu.

Allfen CX will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Allfen CX may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: lorcaserin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Belviq, Belviq XR

Adjunct to caloric restriction and increased physical activity in the chronic management of obesity.

Used in patients who are obese (pretreatment body mass index [BMI] ≥30 kg/m2); also used in overweight patients with pretreatment BMI ≥27 kg/m2 in the presence of a weight-related risk factor or disease (e.g., hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia).

Indicated only for monotherapy; safety and efficacy in combination with other weight loss products (prescription drugs [e.g., phentermine], OTC drugs, herbal preparations) not established.

Long-term effects on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality associated with obesity not established; safety and efficacy beyond 2 years of use not established.