Definition 1 of 34
HA, back pain, decrease lymphocytes and URIs, hypoglycemia in diabetics
Naltrexone/bupropion (contrave) adverse reactions
Baseline data: Liraglutide
Lorcaserin adverse effects
Lorcaserin adverse reactions that are less common
Definition 2 of 34
Cognitive changes
CBC w/ diff for s/s of blood dyscrasias
Ongoing assessment for phentermine
Baseline data for phentermine
Ongoing assessment for lorcaserin
Ongoing assessment for Orlistat
Definition 3 of 34
BMI of 25 or more at least one complication requiring significant weight loss
-lifestyle therapy
-drug therapy to be considered for BMI OF 25-26
-drug therapy to be initiated for BMI OF 27 more
-bariatric surgery to be considered for BMI OF 35 or more
Obesity Stage 0
Obesity stage 1
Orlistat (Xenical)
Obesity stage 2
,Definition 4 of 34
SI, SI attempts in children, adolescents, and young adults
Definition 5 of 34
Those with renal impairment
-Naltrexone/bupropion should be limited to one tablet daily
- creatinine level is less than 50
-phentermine/topiramate should be limited to 7.5/46 capsule daily
-lorcaserin should not be given with 30 or less creatinine clearance
Weight loss drugs contradictions: pregnancy
Weight loss drugs for older adults contradictions
Weight loss drugscontraindications for children
Weight loss drugs contradictions: breastfeeding
Definition 6 of 34
- Is prescribed to morbidly obese pts to lose weight. It prevents absorption of some of the fat
in the pts diet.
- The med should be taken 3 times/day within 1 hour of a meal
- Its a lipase inhibitor, not an appetite suppressor.
Obesity stage 1
Orlistat (Xenical)
Obesity stage 2
Orlistat (Xenical) contraindications
,Definition 7 of 34
Topiramate induced a sense of satiety
Possible mechanisms for topiramate include antagonism of glutamate, modulation of receptors
for y-aminobutyric acid and inhibition of carbonic anhydrase
Dosage recommendations for topiramate in the treatment of obesity
Role of topiramate in the treatment of obesity
Side effects of topiramate in the treatment of obesity
Interactions of topiramate with other medications in the treatment of obesity
Definition 8 of 34
Not recommended
Can take diethylpropion- it's not teratogen; but neonates born to women who take this drug
May experience withdrawal
Weight loss drugs for older adults contradictions
Weight loss drugscontraindications for children
Weight loss drugs contradictions: breastfeeding
Weight loss drugs contradictions: pregnancy
Definition 9 of 34
Malabsorption syndrome and cholestasis
Ongoing assessment for lorcaserin
Orlistat (Xenical) contraindications
Ongoing assessment for Orlistat
Lorcaserin (Belviq) Drug interactions
, Definition 10 of 34
S/s of deficiency in fat soluble vitamins ( a, d, e and k)
Definition 11 of 34
Levothyroxine- may cause hypothyroidism by decreasing the absorption of thyroid hormone.
If drug is needed take them 4 hrs apart
-cyclosporine- can reduce absorption, give them 2-3 hrs apart
Orlistat (Xenical) adverse effects:
Orlistat (Xenical) drug interactions
Nalrexone (revia)
Orlistat (Xenical)
Definition 12 of 34
Rule out valvular disorders and pulmonary hypertension
Baseline data for Lorcaserin
Baseline data for Phentermine
Ongoing assessment for Phentermine
Baseline data: liraglutide
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