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fenfluramine and Hyperthyroidism

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 It was withdrawn worldwide after reports of heart valve disease and pulmonary hypertension.

Hyperthyroidism: Hypersecretion of THYROID HORMONES from the THYROID GLAND. Elevated levels of thyroid hormones increase BASAL METABOLIC RATE.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We report a case of pulmonary hypertension presenting with sudden cardiac arrest, hyperthyroidism and fenfluramine usage."8.83Pulmonary hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and fenfluramine: a case report and review. ( Chan, CK; Leung, YY; Tang, KS; Tsang, CC; Wong, KK; Yu, AW, 2006)
"We report a case of pulmonary hypertension presenting with sudden cardiac arrest, hyperthyroidism and fenfluramine usage."4.83Pulmonary hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and fenfluramine: a case report and review. ( Chan, CK; Leung, YY; Tang, KS; Tsang, CC; Wong, KK; Yu, AW, 2006)

Research

Studies (2)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kawata, K1
Takehira, Y1
Kobayashi, Y1
Kitagawa, M1
Yamada, M1
Hanajima, K1
Murohisa, G1
Kawamura, M1
Iwaoka, Y1
Wada, T1
Morita, S1
Iwaizumi, M1
Makino, S1
Leung, YY1
Tang, KS1
Tsang, CC1
Chan, CK1
Wong, KK1
Yu, AW1

Reviews

1 review available for fenfluramine and Hyperthyroidism

ArticleYear
Pulmonary hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and fenfluramine: a case report and review.
    MedGenMed : Medscape general medicine, 2006, Nov-08, Volume: 8, Issue:4

    Topics: Fatal Outcome; Female; Fenfluramine; Heart Arrest; Humans; Hypertension, Pulmonary; Hyperthyroidism;

2006

Other Studies

1 other study available for fenfluramine and Hyperthyroidism

ArticleYear
Three cases of liver injury caused by Sennomotokounou, a Chinese dietary supplement for weight loss.
    Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan), 2003, Volume: 42, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Obesity Agents; Drugs, Chinese Herbal; Female; Fenfluramine; Humans; Hyperthyroidism; Li

2003