Fenfluramine is used in
Correct Answer: Obesity
Description: (A) Obesity # Medications for the treatment of obesity can be classified as catecholaminergic or serotonergic.> Catecholaminergic medications include Amphetamines (with high abuse potential);> The Non-Amphetamine schedule IV appetite suppressants - Phentermine, Diethyl propion & Mazindol.> The September 1997 withdrawal from the market of Flenfluramine & Defenfluramine has made true serotonergic appetite medications unavailable.> The SSRI antidepressants, E.g.., Fluoxetine & Setraline, also have serotonergic activity but are not approved by the FDA for weight loss.
Category:
Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now