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Bariatric treatments for adult obesity - Institute of Health Economics

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medications that inhibit intestinal fat absorption—the drug orlistat inhibits pancreatic andother lipase; it is the only agent currently available in this class. 20medications that suppress appetite, increase satiety, or increase thermogenesis—drugs in thisclass modify the central nervous system neurotransmission <strong>of</strong> norepinephrine, dopamine,and serotonin. Sibutramine, a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, belongs to thisclass. 12 medications that inhibit the endocannabinoid system—rimonabant is the first drug <strong>of</strong> thisclass and acts by both central and peripheral mechanisms to reduce food intake and bodyweight. 20History and trendAn assessment <strong>of</strong> US national trends revealed that the use <strong>of</strong> anti<strong>obesity</strong> medications drastically rosewith the increased popularity <strong>of</strong> fenfluramine-phentermine. 6 Fenfluramine was withdrawn from themarket worldwide in 1997 because <strong>of</strong> reports <strong>of</strong> aortic valvular regurgitation associated with its use. 6Since then the use <strong>of</strong> anti<strong>obesity</strong> medications has declined, but use still remains higher than 1990levels. 14 A brief history <strong>of</strong> the use <strong>of</strong> anti<strong>obesity</strong> medications is summarized in Table T.3.Table T.3: History and mechanisms <strong>of</strong> anti<strong>obesity</strong> medicationsMedicationYear <strong>of</strong>introductionThermogenesisMechanism <strong>of</strong> actionAppetitesuppressionDecreased fatabsorptionStatusThyroid hormone 1893 Widely used until 1980sDinitrophenol 1933 WithdrawnAmphetamines:DexamfetamineMethamphetamineAmphetamine-likeanalogues:1936 Banned, restricted, ordiscouragedPhentermine 1959 US Withdrawn (2000, UK)Amfepramone(diethylpropion)1959 US <strong>for</strong> short-term use ( 12weeks)Phenylpropanolamine 1939 US Withdrawn (2004)Aminorex 1965 Withdrawn (1968)Ephedrine/caffeine 1970s Denmark Banned (2004)Mazindol 1970s DiscontinuedFenfluramineDexfenfluramineOrlistat1963 Europe1973 US1985 Europe1996 US1998 Europe1999 US Withdrawn (1997) Withdrawn (1997)Available in severalcountries<strong>Bariatric</strong> <strong>treatments</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>adult</strong> <strong>obesity</strong> 68

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