Weight Loss Flashcards
What is the criteria to start weight loss med
Bmi greater than 30 = morbid obesity
Bmi greater 27 with comirbid ( dm and htn)
Phentermine brand
Adipex
Lomaira
Phentermine schedule
C4
Phentermine moa
Increase NE in hypothalamus, acts like amphetamine
For how many days u can use phentermine in weightloss
Short term only—-8-12 weeks
Contraindications with phentermine
Dont use within 14 days of mao inh. else can cause hypertensive crisis
What is the dose and when to take lomaira
8mg po tid before meals
Caution with phentermine in what conditions?
Glaucoma
Drug abuse
HyperT
Htn
Prego
Side effects with phentermine
Agitation
Htn
Tachy
Orlistat brand and form
Xenical- rx 120mg caps
Alli- otc 60 mg caps
Orlistat moa
Pancreatic lipase inhibitor.
Inhibits fat absorption by 30%, must take vit ADEK and b karotene. Separate by 2 hours
When should u take orlistat
With or within 1 hour of meal. Skip dose if skipping meal
Preg category of orlistat
X
Monitoring with orlistat
Decrease levels of amiodarone and cyclosporine
Increase levels of vit k and inr so monitor warfarin
Lorcaserin brand and why banned
Belviq
Cancer risk
Qsymia combo
Phentermine and topiramate
Qsymia adverse
Anticholi
Kidney stones
Hypokalemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Decrease sweating
Increase body temp
Contrave combo
Naltrexone and bupropion
Contraindication of contrave
Uc htn
Seizure
Anorexia
Bulimia
Taking opioids
Within 14 days of maoi
Liraglutide generic
Saxenda
Liraglutide moa
Glp1
Slow gastirc emptying
Decrease food intake
Liraglutide weight loss dose
3mg sq qd
Liraglutide adverse
Remember glp1 ag
Gall bladder disease , GI dont use with gastroparesis, hypoglycemia with insulin
L—- loss of weight
P—- pancreatitis
1 —- thyroid tumor—- blackbox warning
Ag—- acute renal failure exacerbation
Semaglutide generic for weightloss
Wegovy
Semaglutide moa and dose for weightloss
0.25-2.4 mg sq once weekly for 4 weeks
Glp1
What is plenity made up of?
Cellulose and citric acid. Not a drug, its a device
