Weight Loss

Front 1

Sibutramine
SNRI, i.e. inhibits NA and 5-HT reuptake, inducing the sensation
of satiety

Back 1

10mg mane for 4 weeks then
15mg mance if weight loss
<2kg and well tolerated
Obesity in adults (BMI >30
or >27 with other risk factors
e.g. hypertension, diabetes,
hyperlipidaemia)

SE: think venlafaxine:
sexual dysfunction
n/v
$BP and HR
sweating
dizziness
anxiety

Hint 1

5, 12
it is important that whilst taking
this medication you continue to practice caloric restriction with a
diet high in fruit and vegetables,
increase physical activity and
eating behaviour modification

Front 2

Sympathomimetic anorectics
increase energy expenditure by acting as a CNS stimulant

Back 2

Obesity in adults (BMI >30);
short term use with exercise
and caloric restriction
overstimulation of CNS (e.g.
insomnia, restlessness,
nervousness, euphoria,
agitation, arrhythmia,
tachycardia, HT, diarrhoea,
vomiting)
headache
taste disturbance
withdrawal

Hint 2

12, A
tell your doctor if you get SOB,
or cannot do as much as you could
before starting this medication

Front 3

Phenteramine

Back 3

15mg daily mane; up to 40mg
d for 4-6 weeks if required and
well tolerated; maximum 12
weeks

Front 4

Diethylpropion

Back 4

15mg daily mane; up to 40mg
d for 4-6 weeks if required and
well tolerated; maximum 12
weeks