Glossary of anorectics

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Glossary of Anorectic Medications[edit | edit source]

  • Acridorex - A stimulant drug that was used as an appetite suppressant.
  • Adderall - A combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, primarily used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy but can suppress appetite.
  • Amfecloral - An anorectic and amphetamine analog with stimulant properties.
  • Amfepentorex - A stimulant drug derived from amphetamine, previously used for appetite suppression.
  • Amfepramone - Also known as diethylpropion, it's an appetite suppressant of the phenethylamine class.
  • Aminorex - A weight loss stimulant drug.
  • Amphetamine - A potent central nervous system stimulant used in treating ADHD, narcolepsy, and obesity.
  • Benfluorex - An anorectic and hypolipidemic agent that's structurally related to fenfluramine.
  • Benzphetamine - A stimulant drug of the substituted amphetamine chemical class used as an appetite suppressant.
  • Bupropion - An atypical antidepressant and smoking cessation aid, which can also reduce appetite.
  • Bupropion/zonisamide - A combination therapy for obesity management.
  • Chlorosibutramine - An anorectic drug related to sibutramine.
  • Chlorphentermine - A serotonergic appetite suppressant of the amphetamine family.
  • Ciclazindol - An antidepressant and anorectic drug.
  • Clobenzorex - A stimulant drug of the amphetamine class used as an appetite suppressant.
  • Cloforex - An appetite suppressant and potential treatment for metabolic syndrome.
  • Clortermine - A weight management drug closely related to amphetamines.
  • Cocaine - A powerful stimulant drug known for its addictive potential; has appetite-suppressing properties.
  • Desmethylsibutramine - A metabolite of sibutramine, a substance used for appetite suppression.
  • Dextroamphetamine - A central nervous system stimulant used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.
  • Didesmethylsibutramine - Another metabolite of sibutramine with anorectic effects.
  • Difemetorex - An appetite suppressant of the stimulant class.
  • Drinabant - An antagonist of the cannabinoid receptor, investigated for weight management.
  • E-6801 and E-6837 - Compounds with potential anorectic effects; research is limited.
  • Etilamfetamine - An amphetamine analog with stimulant properties.
  • Etolorex - An appetite suppressant, chemically related to aminorex.
  • Exenatide - A glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist used for type 2 diabetes but may induce weight loss.
  • Fenbutrazate - A psychoactive drug with stimulant properties.
  • Fenfluramine - A serotonergic anorectic drug; previously combined with phentermine.
  • Fenfluramine/phentermine - A combination known as "Fen-Phen"; once popular for weight loss.
  • Fenisorex - A stimulant drug used as an appetite suppressant.
  • Flucetorex - An anorectic drug of the amphetamine class.
  • Flumexadol - A drug with potential weight loss benefits; limited research available.
  • Fluoxetine - An SSRI antidepressant which can have a side effect of appetite suppression.
  • Formetorex - A stimulant drug formerly used as an appetite suppressant.
  • Furfenorex - An anorectic drug structurally related to amphetamines.
  • GW-803430 - An experimental drug with potential anorectic effects.
  • Indanorex - A previously researched appetite suppressant.
  • Khat - A plant whose leaves are chewed for a stimulant effect; can suppress appetite.
  • Levophacetoperane - An anorectic drug of the amphetamine class.
  • Levopropylhexedrine - A stimulant related to methamphetamine, sometimes used as an appetite suppressant.
  • Lisdexamfetamine - A prodrug of dextroamphetamine, primarily used for ADHD.
  • Lorcaserin - A serotonin 2C receptor agonist for obesity treatment.
  • Methamphetamine - A potent central nervous system stimulant with anorectic properties.
  • Methastyridone - An anorectic drug of the amphetamine class.
  • 4-Methylamphetamine - A stimulant and anorectic drug.
  • Morforex - A stimulant drug related to p-methylamphetamine.
  • Naltrexone/bupropion - A combination drug used for weight management.
  • NGD-4715 - An experimental compound with potential anorectic effects.
  • Nicotine - A stimulant alkaloid found in tobacco; known to suppress appetite.
  • Norfenfluramine - A metabolite of fenfluramine with anorectic effects.
  • Norpropylhexedrine - A stimulant drug with potential appetite-suppressing effects.
  • Oxifentorex - A stimulant anorectic drug.
  • Oxyntomodulin - A peptide hormone, potential treatment for obesity.
  • P57 (glycoside) - A substance from the Hoodia plant believed to suppress appetite.
  • PDM-35 - An experimental drug with potential anorectic effects.
  • Pentorex - A stimulant drug used for weight management.
  • Phendimetrazine - A stimulant drug used for obesity treatment.
  • Phenmetrazine - A central nervous system stimulant used for appetite suppression.
  • Phentermine - A stimulant drug widely used as an appetite suppressant.
  • Phentermine/topiramate - A combination therapy for obesity.
  • 2-Phenyl-3-aminobutane - A stimulant drug with potential anorectic effects.
  • Phenylpropanolamine - A decongestant and appetite suppressant.
  • Picilorex - An anorectic drug related to fenbutrazate.
  • Propylhexedrine - A nasal decongestant with potential appetite-suppressing effects.
  • Rimonabant - A selective cannabinoid receptor antagonist used for weight loss.
  • Rosonabant - A drug related to rimonabant with potential anorectic effects.
  • Setazindol - An anorectic drug of the indazole class.
  • Setmelanotide - A peptide drug for the treatment of obesity.
  • Sibutramine - A serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used for weight loss.
  • Simmondsin - A plant extract believed to have appetite-suppressing properties.
  • SNAP-94847 - An experimental drug with potential anorectic effects.
  • Substituted phenylmorpholine - A class of compounds with stimulant and anorectic effects.
  • Taranabant - A cannabinoid receptor type 1 antagonist for obesity treatment.
  • Tesofensine - A triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor with anorectic effects.
  • Tiflorex - A central nervous system stimulant used as an appetite suppressant.
  • TM-38837 - An experimental drug for potential weight management.
  • WAY-629 and WAY-161503 - Compounds with potential anorectic effects.
  • Xylopropamine - A stimulant drug used as an appetite suppressant.

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