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Weight Loss
Weight Loss
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Pharmacology
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09/28/2012

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What is a healthy BMI
Definition

18.5 - 24.9

 

Term
At what BMI is prescripiton drug indicated for weight loss
Definition

27 with health complications

Above 30 without

Term
Are short term appetite suppressants controlled substances?
Definition
Yes, CIII agents
Term
Name short term appetite suppressants
Definition

Phentermine

Diethylpropion

Term
Name a long-term lipase inhibitor
Definition
Orlistat
Term
What is the difference between Xenical and Alli?
Definition

Xenical = Rx orlistat (120 mg) w/each meal containing fat

 

Alli = 60 mg w/each mean containing fat

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