tess
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How would you define obesity?
What are the 3 MCC of secondary obesity and so need to do some check?
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and after rule out this reason, then consider diet and drug treatment.
1. How is the “Very-low-calorie diet”? (calorie, protein)
2. What is the name of the drug for obesity, its MOA, its SE?
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| doc4mindia
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excess adipose tissue resulting in body mass index >30.
Hypothyroidism and cushing's syndrome are most common causes of secondary obesity. serum TSH determination and dexamethasone suppression testing are reqd to be checked.
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very low calorie diet is <=800 kcal/d.
medications are classified as catecholaminergic or serotenergic.
catecholaminergic: amphetamines, phenteramine, diethylpropion and mazindol.
Newer drugs: Sibutramine blocks uptake of both serotonin and NE in the CNS. Orlistat reduces fat absorption in GIT.
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