Exam 2 Study Guide Diabetes: Weight management

Question 1

What are the 3 examples of appetite suppressants?

Answer 1

Amphetamines
Orlistat-lipase inhibitor
Belviq (Lorcaserin)

Question 2

How is Phentermine used for weight management and how does it work?

Answer 2

• inhibits norepi and dopamine uptake causing weight loss along with dry mouth, hypertension, and palpitations
• interacts with sympathomimetics (vasoconstrictors and LA’s)

Question 3

What amphetamines are used for weight loss?

Answer 3

Phentermine
Topiramate
Lorcaserin (Belviq)

*The first two combined = Qsymia

Question 4

What is Topiramate?

Answer 4

Anticonvulsant

Question 5

What is Lorcaserin (Belviq)

Answer 5

5-HT2C agonist

*Suppresses appetite in the hypothalamus

Question 6

What does Orlistat-Lipase inhibitor do?

Answer 6

Diminishes Fat absorption in the intestines