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Anti-Obesity Agents

Medical 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.
Guide 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.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Appetite Depressants - Agents that are used to decrease appetite.

Anti-Obesity Agents Medical Definitions and Terms

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