Obesity Flashcards

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Phendimetazine

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Appetite suppressant
Sympathomimetic acts on hypothalamus to activate fight or flight wch leads to more energy expenditure with less appetite
It is a prodrug converted to phenmetrazine
Acts on dopamine and serotonin also, improves mood and used for short time due to tolerance and abuse potential

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Orlistat

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Bile lipase inhibitor
Inhibits absorption of 30% TG(wch is broken down to glycerol and FA)
Best used with exercise and diet modification

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