ATC code A08
Encyclopedia
A08AA CentrallyCentral nervous systemThe central nervous system is the part of the nervous system that integrates the information that it receives from, and coordinates the activity of, all parts of the bodies of bilaterian animals—that is, all multicellular animals except sponges and radially symmetric animals such as jellyfish...
acting antiobesity products
- A08AA01 PhenterminePhenterminePhentermine, a contraction of "phenyl-tertiary-butylamine", is a psychostimulant drug of the phenethylamine class, chemically related to amphetamine. It is used medically as an appetite suppressant....
- A08AA02 FenfluramineFenfluramineFenfluramine is a drug that was part of the Fen-Phen anti-obesity medication . Fenfluramine was introduced on the U.S. market in 1973. It is the racemic mixture of two enantiomers, dextrofenfluramine and levofenfluramine...
- A08AA03 Amfepramone
- A08AA04 DexfenfluramineDexfenfluramineDexfenfluramine, marketed as dexfenfluramine hydrochloride under the name Redux, is a serotoninergic anorectic drug: it reduces appetite by increasing the amount of extracellular serotonin in the brain...
- A08AA05 MazindolMazindolMazindol is a stimulant drug of the tetracyclic chemical class which is used as an anorectic. It was developed by Sandoz-Wander in the 1960s- Indications :...
- A08AA06 Etilamfetamine
- A08AA07 CathineCathineCathine, also known as d-norpseudoephedrine, is a psychoactive drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes which acts as a stimulant...
- A08AA08 ClobenzorexClobenzorexClobenzorex is a stimulant drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes used as an appetite suppressant...
- A08AA09 MefenorexMefenorexMefenorex is a stimulant drug which was used as an appetite suppressant. It is an amphetamine derivative which was developed in the 1970s and used for the treatment of obesity...
- A08AA10 SibutramineSibutramineSibutramine is an oral anorexiant. Until 2010 it was marketed and prescribed as an adjunct in the treatment of exogenous obesity along with diet and exercise...
- A08AA56 EphedrineEphedrineEphedrine is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used as a stimulant, appetite suppressant, concentration aid, decongestant, and to treat hypotension associated with anaesthesia....
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A08AB PeripherallyPeripheral nervous systemThe peripheral nervous system consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord. The main function of the PNS is to connect the central nervous system to the limbs and organs. Unlike the CNS, the PNS is not protected by the bone of spine and skull, or by the blood–brain...
acting antiobesity products
- A08AB01 OrlistatOrlistatOrlistat , also known as tetrahydrolipstatin, is a drug designed to treat obesity. Its primary function is preventing the absorption of fats from the human diet, thereby reducing caloric intake...
- QA08AB90 MitratapideMitratapideMitratapide a veterinary drug for the treatment of overweight and obese dogs sold under the brand name Yarvitan. Its mechanism of action involves inhibition of microsomal triglyceride transfer protein which is responsible for the absorption of dietary lipids...
- QA08AB91 DirlotapideDirlotapideDirlotapide is a drug used to treat obesity in dogs. It is manufactured by Pfizer and marketed as Slentrol.It works as a selective microsomal triglyceride transfer protein inhibitor. This blocks the assembly and release of lipoproteins into the bloodstream, thereby reducing fat absorption...