fenfluramine has been researched along with Cancer of Pituitary in 1 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 It was withdrawn worldwide after reports of heart valve disease and pulmonary hypertension.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " A dose-response effect was shown between 40 and 80 mg in control subjects (n = 7); in 4 hyperprolactinemics the higher dose also failed to increase PRL levels." | 1.27 | Effect of fenfluramine oral administration on serum prolactin levels in healthy and hyperprolactinemic women. ( Adelasco, P; Brambilla, G; Cavioni, V; Ferrari, C; Mattei, AM; Scarduelli, C; Zavaglia, C, 1985) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (100.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Scarduelli, C | 1 |
| Mattei, AM | 1 |
| Brambilla, G | 1 |
| Zavaglia, C | 1 |
| Adelasco, P | 1 |
| Cavioni, V | 1 |
| Ferrari, C | 1 |
1 other study available for fenfluramine and Cancer of Pituitary
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Effect of fenfluramine oral administration on serum prolactin levels in healthy and hyperprolactinemic women.
Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Fenfluramine; Humans; Pituita | 1985 |