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fenfluramine and Coronary Disease

fenfluramine has been researched along with Coronary Disease 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 It was withdrawn worldwide after reports of heart valve disease and pulmonary hypertension.

Coronary Disease: An imbalance between myocardial functional requirements and the capacity of the CORONARY VESSELS to supply sufficient blood flow. It is a form of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA (insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle) caused by a decreased capacity of the coronary vessels.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The problem of obesity is not well dealt with in the ordinary diabetes clinic."1.25A year's experience in a clinic for obese diabetics. ( Goldblatt, R; Jackson, WP; Movsowitz, F, 1975)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Jackson, WP1
Movsowitz, F1
Goldblatt, R1

Other Studies

1 other study available for fenfluramine and Coronary Disease

ArticleYear
A year's experience in a clinic for obese diabetics.
    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 1975, Sep-13, Volume: 49, Issue:39

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Body Weight; Coronary Disease; Diabetes Complications; Diabetes Mellitus; Diet, Reducin

1975