Which of the following medications used for the treatment of
obesity prevents the absorption of triglycerides?
a) Orlistat (Xenical)
Orlistat (Xenical) prevents the absorption of triglycerides. Side effects
of Xenical may include increased bowel movements, gas with oily
discharge, decreased food absorption, decreased bile flow, and
decreased absorption of some vitamins.
b) bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin)
buproprion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin) is an antidepressant medication.
c) Sibutramine hydrochoride (Meridia)
Sibutramine hydrochloride (Meridia) inhibits the reuptake of serotonin
and norepinephine. Meridia decreases appetite.
d) Fluoxetine hydrochloride (Prozac)
Fluoxetine hydrochloride (Prozac) has not been approved by the FDA
for use in the treatment of obesity.
obesity prevents the absorption of triglycerides?
a) Orlistat (Xenical)
Orlistat (Xenical) prevents the absorption of triglycerides. Side effects
of Xenical may include increased bowel movements, gas with oily
discharge, decreased food absorption, decreased bile flow, and
decreased absorption of some vitamins.
b) bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin)
buproprion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin) is an antidepressant medication.
c) Sibutramine hydrochoride (Meridia)
Sibutramine hydrochloride (Meridia) inhibits the reuptake of serotonin
and norepinephine. Meridia decreases appetite.
d) Fluoxetine hydrochloride (Prozac)
Fluoxetine hydrochloride (Prozac) has not been approved by the FDA
for use in the treatment of obesity.