ENDO Flashcards
Lipase inhibitor
Orlistat
Drugs for obesity are considered effective if theydemonstrate at least a ___ greater reduction in body weight as compared to placebo (no treatment).
5%
Anorexiants (Appetite Supressant) drugs
- Phentermine
- Diethylpropion
- Increases the release of norepinephrine and dopamine from the nerve terminals and inhibits reuptake of these neurotransmitters, thereby increasing levels of neurotransmitters in the brain.
- The increase in norepinephrine signals a “fight-or-flight” response by the body, which, in turn, decreases appetite.
Phentermine
All of the anorexiants are classified as CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES due to_____
potential for dependence or abuse.
Adverse effect of Diethylpropion
- COMMON: dry mouth, headache, insomnia, and constipation
* Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Avoidance of Diethylpropion/Phentermine in patients with
- history of uncontrolled hypertension,
- cardiovascular disease,
- arrhythmias,
- heart failure, or
- stroke.
Concomitant use of anorexiants with _________ should be avoided.
- monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or other
- sympathomimetics should be avoided.
It is indicated for weight loss orweight maintenance and its clinical utility is limited by gastrointestinal adverse effects.
Orlistat
Inhibits gastric and pancreatic lipases, thus decreasing the breakdown of dietary fat into smaller molecules that can be absorbed.
Orlistat
- Most common: gastrointestinal symptoms, such as oily spotting, flatulence with discharge, fecal urgency, and increased defecation
- These effects may be minimized through a low-fat diet and the use of concomitant cholestyramine.
- Contraindicated in pregnancy and in patients with chronic malabsorption syndrome or cholestasis
Orlistat
- Interferes with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and β-carotene
- Advise to take a multivitamin supplement that contains vitamins A, D, E, and K and also β-carotene
Orlistat
- A newer serotonin agonist, with selectivity for the 2C serotonin receptor (5-HT2C)
- Used for chronic weight management
- Not used as it causes valvular heart disease
Lorcaserin
Mode of Action: Lorcaserin
- Selectively activates _____
- Stimulates _______ which activate melanocortin receptors
- Decrease in ____
- Discontinue if the px does not lose at least 5% of body weight after____of use
- 5-HT2C receptors
- pro-opiomelanocortin neurons
- appetite
- 12 weeks
The development of life-threatening ______ has been reported with the use of serotonin agonists.
serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Avoid concomitant use with
- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors,
- serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors,
- MAOIs,
- or other serotonergic drugs
Lorcaserin
The combination of phentermine and ___ has been approved for long-term use in the treatment of obesity.
topiramate
Should not be stopped abruptly as SEIZURES may be precipitated
phentermine/topiramate
Adverse Effects of Topiramate
- Cleft palate
- Paresthesias
- Suicidal ideation
- Cognitive dysfunction
A treatment option for patients with a BMI of 40 kg/m2 or greater who instituted but failed an adequate exercise and diet program (with/without adjunctive drug therapy) and who present with obesity-related comorbid conditions, such as hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, & obstructive sleep apnea
Bariatric Surgery