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fenfluramine and Autoimmune Diabetes

fenfluramine has been researched along with Autoimmune Diabetes in 2 studies

Fenfluramine: A centrally active drug that apparently both blocks serotonin uptake and provokes transport-mediated serotonin release.
fenfluramine : A secondary amino compound that is 1-phenyl-propan-2-amine in which one of the meta-hydrogens is substituted by trifluoromethyl, and one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is substituted by an ethyl group. It binds to the serotonin reuptake pump, causing inhbition of serotonin uptake and release of serotonin. The resulting increased levels of serotonin lead to greater serotonin receptor activation which in turn lead to enhancement of serotoninergic transmission in the centres of feeding behavior located in the hypothalamus. This suppresses the appetite for carbohydrates. Fenfluramine was used as the hydrochloride for treatment of diabetes and obesity. It was withdrawn worldwide after reports of heart valve disease and pulmonary hypertension.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Dexfenfluramine was most effective in the short term, behavioural therapy useful long term but only in those who remained within the group; home visits offered no advantage."2.68The comparison of four weight reduction strategies aimed at overweight diabetic patients. ( Jung, RT; Leese, GP; Manning, RM; Newton, RW, 1995)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Manning, RM1
Jung, RT1
Leese, GP1
Newton, RW1
Hamet, P1
Verdy, I1
Chiasson, JL1
Verdy, M1

Trials

2 trials available for fenfluramine and Autoimmune Diabetes

ArticleYear
The comparison of four weight reduction strategies aimed at overweight diabetic patients.
    Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association, 1995, Volume: 12, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Behavior Therapy; Diabetes Mellitus; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Diabetes Me

1995
Hypoglycemic effect of fenfluramine in insulin-treated diabetics.
    Clinical and investigative medicine. Medecine clinique et experimentale, 1986, Volume: 9, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Blood Glucose; Clinical Trials as Topic; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Diabetes Mellitus,

1986