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antiobesity drugs - Coggle Diagram

- - - - gallbladder desease
      - hypothyroidism
      - malabsorption syndromes
      - organic causes of obesity
      - contraindications include hypersensitivity to orlista
    - - Their mode of action is to inhibit gastric and pancreatic lipases
      - enzymes that play an important role in the digestion of dietary fat
      - Lipase inhibitors belong to a drug class that is used as an antiobesity agent
      - Lipase inhibitors are classified in the ATC-classification system as A08AB (peripherally acting antiobesity products).
    - - fecal incontinence
      - flatus with discharge and abdominal cramping
      - oily spotting
      - a raised blood pressure
    - - Orlistat is used to aid in weight loss, or to help reduce the risk of regaining weight already lost
      - This medicine must be used together with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity
      - Orlistat blocks some of the fat that you eat, keeping it from being absorbed by your body
    - - Keep the bottle tightly closed
      - Throw away any unused orlistat after the expiration date on the medicine label has passed
      - Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light
    - - 120 mg orally three times a day with each main meal containing fat. The dose may be taken during the meal or within 1 hour of completing the meal.
- - - - stimulating it to secrete the neurotransmitter
      - called norepinephrine that helps to regulate appetite.
      - Phentermine Mechanism of ActionPhentermine acts on the hypothalamus area of the brain
    - - Phentermine is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity
      - especially in people with risk factors such as high blood pressure
      - which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite
      - high cholesterol, or diabetes.
      - It stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain)
    - - Psychiatric conditions that may be associated with agitated states include but are not limited to anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, psychosis, and mania
      - Monitor patients closely for changes in moods and behaviors.
      - Phentermine is contraindicated in patients with agitated states
    - - dry mouth
      - insomnia
      - increased heart rate
      - dizziness
    - - Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light
      - keep from freezing
    - - phentermine hydrochloride 15 mg or more per oral capsule or tablet
      - 15 to 37.5 mg PO once per day as a single dose every morning before breakfast or approximately 2 hours after breakfast.