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fenfluramine and Liver Steatosis

fenfluramine has been researched along with Liver Steatosis 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 It was withdrawn worldwide after reports of heart valve disease and pulmonary hypertension.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
"To validate a variation of a well-established magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique to detect liver fat and use it to monitor liver fat changes after treatment with dexfenfluramine in men with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)."3.69Measurement of liver fat by MRI and its reduction by dexfenfluramine in NIDDM. ( Clark, ML; Hockaday, TD; Marks, SJ; Moore, NR; Pointon, JJ; Ryley, NG; Strauss, BJ, 1997)

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
Marks, SJ1
Moore, NR1
Ryley, NG1
Clark, ML1
Pointon, JJ1
Strauss, BJ1
Hockaday, TD1
DeMeo, MT1
Mobarhan, S1
Mikolaitis, S1
Kazi, N1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for fenfluramine and Liver Steatosis

ArticleYear
Measurement of liver fat by MRI and its reduction by dexfenfluramine in NIDDM.
    International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity, 1997, Volume: 21, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Biopsy; Confidence Intervals; Diabetes Mellitus; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Fatty Liver; Fema

1997
Three cases of comprehensive dietary therapy and pharmacotherapy of patients with complex obesity-related diseases.
    Nutrition reviews, 1997, Volume: 55, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Appetite Depressants; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Diet, Reducing; Fatty Liver; Female; F

1997