Orlistat

A lactone derivative of LEUCINE that acts as a pancreatic lipase inhibitor to limit the absorption of dietary fat; it is used in the management of obesity.

Year introduced: 2019 (1988)

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Tree Number(s): D02.540.529

MeSH Unique ID: D000077403

Registry Number: 95M8R751W8

Entry Terms:

• Tetrahydrolipstatin
• THLP
• Tetrahydrolipastatin
• Ro-18-0647
• Ro 18 0647
• Alli
• 1-((3-Hexyl-4-oxo-2-oxetanyl)methyl)dodecyl-2-formamido-4-methylvalerate
• Xenical

Pharmacologic Action:

• Enzyme Inhibitors
• Anti-Obesity Agents
• Lipid Regulating Agents

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Lactones
Orlistat