Fenfluramine is used in
(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.
Obesity
Malignancy
Hypertension
None
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