Pharm 5 - Obesity Tx Flashcards
1
Q
things that cause obesity
A
steroids, atypical antipsy, insulin
2
Q
things that reduce obesity
A
orlistate, phentermine, sibutramine, exenatide, topiramate
3
Q
function of phentermine
A
increase satiety
4
Q
type of drug that phentermine is
A
attenuated amphetamine
5
Q
serotonergic 5-HT2C agonist
A
lorcaserin
6
Q
function of lorcaserin
A
HT satiety
7
Q
GLP-1 drug
A
exenatide
8
Q
opioid antagonist that blocks food intake
A
naltrexone
9
Q
naltrexone + bupropion =
A
contrave
10
Q
function of naltrexone
A
block POMC reuptake
11
Q
function of bupropion
A
inhibit adrenergic uptake = block food drive
12
Q
seizure drug that loses weight
A
topiramate
13
Q
potential mechanism for weight loss in topiramte
A
GluR5 blocker
14
Q
fat absorption blocker drug
A
orlistat
15
Q
% of fat not absorped in orlistate
A
30%
