Phentermine Extended Release and Pylera

• Generic Name: phentermine
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Adipex-P, Lomaira, Suprenza

Phentermine is similar to an amphetamine. It stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite.

Phentermine is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity, especially in people with risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes.

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

• Generic Name: bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Pylera

Pylera contains a combination of bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline. Bismuth subcitrate potassium is a mineral. Metronidazole and tetracycline are antibiotics that fight bacteria in the body.

Pylera is used to treat peptic ulcer (duodenal ulcer) with Helicobacter pylori infection.

Pylera is usually given together with omeprazole (Prilosec).