Anti-Obesity Agents
| Definition: |
Agents that increase energy expenditure and weight loss by neural and chemical regulation. Beta-adrenergic agents and serotoninergic drugs have been experimentally used in patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) to treat obesity. |
| Notes: |
consider also OBESITY /drug ther |
| Also Called: |
Weight-Loss Agents |
| Previously Indexed: |
Appetite Depressants (1982-1996),Obesity (1992-1996),Obesity/drug therapy (1992-1996) |
Anti-Obesity Agents Categories.
Anti-Obesity Agents Definitions and Terms
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