orlistate Flashcards

1
Q

trade name

A

xenical

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2
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MOA

A

lipase inhibitor

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3
Q

dose

A

120 mg PO TID (before meals )

OTC: 60mg PO TID before meals

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4
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Common side effects

A
  • steatorrhea
  • fecal urgency
  • incontinence
  • oily spotting
  • frequent bowel movement
  • abdominal pain
  • headache
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5
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contradictions

A
  • preg and breastfeeding
  • chronic absorption syndrome
  • cholestasis
  • oxalate nephrolithiasis
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6
Q

monitor for

A

cholelithiasis and nephrolithiasis

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