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Which non-amphetamines are FDA approved for weight Phentermine and Diethylpropion
loss that have lower abuse risk?


How does Phentermine and Diethylpropion promote -Promote weight loss by decreasing appetite
weight loss? -They are central nervous system (CNS) stimulants that suppress appetite by
increasing the availability of norepinephrine at receptors in the brain


What is the maximum recommended duration of use for 3 months or less
non-amphetamines?




What drug schedule are Phentermine and Schedule IV
Diethylpropion under?


What labs should be monitored with Phentermine and -baseline CMP (watch electrolytes and creatinine)
Diethylpropion? What condition should we screen for? -screen for depression


Phentermine adverse effects -increase HR and BP
-dry mouth and constipation


What is role of topiramate in weight loss? Increases satiety

, What are some Phentermine/topiramate not approved in children and contraindicated with severe hepatic impairment
contraindications for use?


How should we educate patient to take given before 1600
Phentermine/topiramate to avoid insomnia?


What are some high-risk patient conditions that we hx drug abuse, glaucoma, pregnant, HTN, hyperthyroidism
should use Phentermine/topiramate with caution?


Phentermine/topiramate adverse effects insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, depression, blurred vision


Which of the following would be a contraindication to A) Glaucoma
prescribing phentermine/topiramate? Select all that B) Hypothyroidism
apply. C) Hypertension
D) Hyperthyroidism
E) Vitamin D Deficiency
F) A, B, E


ANSWER: A,C,D




Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor that acts on the _________ and GI tract
reduces absorption of fat by 30%.


Take multivitamin ___hours before/after to supplement 2
fat-soluble vitamins that may not be absorbed well
when taking Orlistat.


Orlistat is OTC as 60 mg TID with meals. Not approved 12
in children <____.


Orlistat results in the least amount of weight loss of all. 2-3% body weight (7 lbs in year)
How much?


Orlistat adverse effects Fecal incontinence, oily rectal leakage, flatus, abdominal cramps. liver damage
(light-colored stools, dark urine, fatigue, jaundice, anorexia)


When is Orlistat contraindicated? In those with malabsorption syndrome or cholestasis


What vitamin deficiency are we concerned about when Monitor Coumadin as Vitamin K deficiency may occur and intensify effect of
taking Orlistat...especially if the patient is on coumadin? Coumadin.


A patient with a BMI of 27 would be considered: overweight

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