Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
Phendimetazine
A
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
2
Q
Orlistat
A
Bile lipase inhibitor
Inhibits absorption of 30% TG(wch is broken down to glycerol and FA)
Best used with exercise and diet modification