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fenfluramine and Colonic Diseases, Functional

fenfluramine has been researched along with Colonic Diseases, Functional 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 It was withdrawn worldwide after reports of heart valve disease and pulmonary hypertension.

Colonic Diseases, Functional: Chronic or recurrent colonic disorders without an identifiable structural or biochemical explanation. The widely recognized IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME falls into this category.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gorard, DA1
Dewsnap, PA1
Medbak, SH1
Perry, LA1
Libby, GW1
Farthing, MJ1
Tanum, L1
BrÄtveit-Johansen, K1
Malt, UF1

Trials

1 trial available for fenfluramine and Colonic Diseases, Functional

ArticleYear
Fenfluramine challenge test predicts outcome in pharmacological treatment of patients with functional gastrointestinal disorder.
    Journal of psychosomatic research, 1999, Volume: 47, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Colonic Diseases, Functional; Double-Blind Me

1999

Other Studies

1 other study available for fenfluramine and Colonic Diseases, Functional

ArticleYear
Central 5-hydroxytryptaminergic function in irritable bowel syndrome.
    Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology, 1995, Volume: 30, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety; Central Nervous System; Colonic Diseases, Functional; Depression; Female; Fenflurami

1995