Pharmacotherapy of obesity weight loss maintenance and risk reduction

Rehan Naqvi
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8752-2503

Abstract

Obesity, a global health crisis, necessitates multifaceted interventions. This abstract provides a concise overview of obesity pharmacotherapy, covering its context, objectives, significance, and preliminary findings. With obesity's rising prevalence, diverse approaches are crucial. Pharmacotherapy complements lifestyle changes and surgical options. This study aims to succinctly present the current landscape of obesity pharmacotherapy, emphasizing its potential and challenges. Obesity-related ailments, like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, impose a substantial burden on healthcare systems. Pharmacotherapy aids weight management, catering to severe obesity and unresponsive cases. Various drugs targeting appetite regulation, nutrient absorption, and energy expenditure have emerged. Medications such as orlistat, phentermine/topiramate, and bupropion/naltrexone exhibit moderate effectiveness. However, side effects and sustained treatment requirements pose difficulties.


CITATION
DOI: 10.55006/biolsciences.2023.3301
Published: 21-09-2023

How to Cite
Naqvi, R. (2023). Pharmacotherapy of obesity weight loss maintenance and risk reduction. Biological Sciences, 3(3), 445–460. https://doi.org/10.55006/biolsciences.2023.3301
Author Biography

Rehan Naqvi, Riggs pharmaceuticals, Karachi, Pakistan

 I did my Phd working as Head of Marketing and sales in Riggs pharmaceuticals I have more than 30 years experience in the field of sales and marketing I have sold many products like Antibiotics Analgesic  antifungal antimycotic anti allergy antidiabetic  anti malarial vitamins calcium iron etc

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