CSOWM Deck 2 Flashcards
This drug is a Norepinephrine-releasing agent, approved in the 1960’s, contraindications are anxiety disorders, hx of heart dz, Uncontrolled HTN, siezure, MAO inhibitors, pregnency
Phentermine, resin
This drug is also a Norepinephrine-releasing agent, approved in the 1960’s, similiar to Phentermine resin, contraindications are anxiety disorders, hx of heart dz, Uncontrolled HTN, siezure, MAO inhibitors, pregnency
Diethylpropion
This drug is a pancreatic and gastric lipase inhibitor, approved in 1999 for chronic weight loss, contraindications are Cyclosporin 2 hr before or after, chronic malabsorption, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Decreased absorption of fat soluble vitamins, fecal /anal leakage
Orlistat
This drug is a Serotonin 5HT2C receptor agonist, approved in 2012 for wt. management, contraindications are Pregnancy and breastfeeding, use with caution with SSRI, SNRI/MAOI, etc.
Lorcaserin ( Belviq)
This drug is a combination of Phentermine and Topiramate, a GABA receptor modulation plus a norepinephrine-releasing agent, approved in 2012 for wt. loss, contraindications are pregnancy and breastfeeding, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, MAO inhibitor
Phentermine + Topiramate (Qsymia)
This medication is a Dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (Bupropion) and a opioid antagonist (Naltrexone)Approved in 2014 for wt management, contraindication with pregnancy and breastfeeding, uncontrolled HTN, seizure do, anorexia nervosa, alcohol withdrawal, MAO inhibitor
Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave)
This medication is a GLP-1 agonist, approved in 2014 for wt management, contraindicated with pregnancy and breastfeeding, medullary thyroid, cancer hx, endocrine neoplasia
Liraglutide
Sympathomimetic agents like phentermine and diethylpropion do not use with what type of patients/medical issue?
Uncontrolled HTN
In pt’s with obesity and depression on SSRI or SNRI do not use which wt. loss medication?
Lorcaserin, a better choice will be Phentermine or Qysmia
The AHA/ACC/TOS recommend how many face to face visits /year for treatment of obesity and weight management?
16/year on average.
Weight loss medication is affective if you have lost >5% at 3 months?
True and can be continued.
We loss medication is “ineffective” if you have lost <5% in 3 months?
True and you should switch to a new medication or referral for alternative treatment.
For medications used for wt. loss the recommended doses are?
Orlistat 120 mg tid, Phentermine/Toprimate 7.5mg/46 mg every day; Lorcaserin 10 mg bid; naltrexone/bupropion 8 mg/90 mg bid and Liraglutide 3.0 mg SC QD.
For patient’s who have T2DM and are overweight antidiabetic medications with additional weight loss benefits such as?
GLP-1 or SGLT-2 in addition to the first line Metformin.
Use medications like Lorcarserin and Orlistat for people who have CVD and need to lose weight because they are not?
Sympathomimetics
What medications cause weight gain?
Insulin, sulfonylureas, glitinides and thiazolidinediones, pioglitzaone
Paroxetine/antidepressant; mirtazpine,
Chlorpromazine, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine / anti psychotics
Beta blockers, propranolol, metoprolol, atenolol
Hormones: estrogen and steroids
Hypnotics: diphenhydramine/Benadryl
Mood: lithium
Seizure: pregabalin, gabapentin, valproate
SGLT-2 drugs that also cause weight loss, reduce renal glucose absorption
dapagliflozin and canagliflozin
Prioritize the use of Metformin, incretin-based medications and SGLT-2 medications to reduce exercise-related hypoglycemia and increase safety and efficcy of exercise ….in patients with ?
Diabetes
In T2DM with obesity requiring Insulin, what medication should be added to help mitigate weight gain from Insulin?
Metformin, Pramlintide or GLP-1 agonist.
ACE inhibitors, ARB’s, Calcium Channel Blockers are the 1st line obesity /T2DM /HTN treatment rather than which other anti-hypertensive medication?
BETA blockers
Which anti-depressants cause weight gain?
Paroxetine is the SSRI with greatest long term weight gain, amitriptyline, mirtazapine, nortriptyline, venlafaxine, duloxetine.
Antipsychotics drugs that cause weight gain?
olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, perphenazine, ziprasidone.
AED’s that cause weight loss?
felbamate, topiramate, zonisamide.
AED’s that cause weight gain?
gabapentin, pregabalin, valproic acid, vegabatrin, carbamazepine
In women with BMI >27 with comorbidites or >30 BMI who are seeking contraception it is suggested that they use?
Oral contraception versus Injectables due to weight gain with injectables.
Weight and waist cm should be monitored when using what other types of medications?
Anti-viral/for immunodeficiency, chronic steroid use/antiinflammatory, some antihistamines
How much protein is considered in a high protein diet?
25% of calories (30% fat, 45% CHO)
Low carbohydrate Diet
<20grams carbohydrate
What is the “typical” protein diet
15% of calories
What is moderate protein diet?
12% calories from protein