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Obesity, Ergogenic

Antiobesity Drugs and Ergogenic Aids for Biology of Drugs

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Fen-phen was prescribed for? Was Rx appetite suppressant before pulled off the market
Fatal effect associated with Fen-Phen Fatal heart valve damage
Meridia: Rx or OTC? Rx
Describe effects of Meridia on neurotransmitters in brain Raises levels of serotonin, NE, and dopa by blocking re-uptake.
Describe how Meridia is thought to treat obesity Increased levels of serotonin are thought to affect satiety of appetite
Meridia is not appropriate for persons with what kind of health problems? cardiac disease, history of stroke
Which schedule II drug does phenylpropanolamine resemble, especially when taken beyond recommended doses? amphetamine
Typical weight loss on phenylpropanolamine? 4-5 lbs only
T or F: OTC herbal weight loss remedies sometimes contain ephdra or ephedrine-like compounds True. Eg, the original Metabolife
Herb containing ephedrine and pseudoephedrine Ephedra aka Ma Huang
T or F: ephedrine and pseudoephedrine can be used to make methamphetamine True
T or F: amphetamines are sometimes prescribed for morbid obesity True
Ergogenic Aids drugs used to enhance athletic performance
Anabolic Steroids are created by altering which hormone? Testosterone
Anabolic Steroids belong to which drug schedule? Schedule III
T or F: adverse effects of anabolic steroids include baldness and liver damage True
T or F: dangers of taking diuretics for rapid weight loss include electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, hypotension, shock, and death True
Why is supplemental growth hormone difficult to detect? it is a naturally occurring hormone
T or F: growth hormone abuse is associated with thickening of connective tissues and tendons True
Created by: jondoh
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