Orlistat Flashcards
1
Q
what is orlistat?
A
Lipase inhibitor
2
Q
is orlistat a reversible or irrevisable inhibitor of gastric and pancreatic lipases?
A
reversible
3
Q
at At the recommended therapeutic dose, how much does orlistat inhibits dietary fat absorption by approximately
A
30%.
4
Q
what food should orlistat be taken with?
A
fatty meals with a multivitamin tablet containing these vitamins (D E K and beta-carotene).
5
Q
why should orlistat be taken with fatty meals?
A
As some vitamins are fat soluble, their absorption can be affected
