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ATC code A15 Appetite stimulants is a therapeutic subgroup of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System, a system of alphanumeric codes developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the classification of drugs and other medical products. [1] [2] [3] Subgroup A15 is part of the anatomical group A Alimentary tract and ...
An orexigenic, or appetite stimulant, is a drug, hormone, or compound that increases appetite and may induce hyperphagia. This can be a medication or a naturally occurring neuropeptide hormone, such as ghrelin , orexin or neuropeptide Y , [ 1 ] [ 2 ] which increases hunger and therefore enhances food consumption .
Stimulant use disorder is a type of substance use disorder where the use of stimulants caused clinically significant impairment or distress. It is defined in the DSM-5 as "the continued use of amphetamine -type substances, cocaine , or other stimulants leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, from mild to severe". [ 1 ]
It works mainly as an appetite suppressant, likely as a result of being a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. [3] Chemically, phentermine is a substituted amphetamine. [7] Phentermine was approved for medical use in the United States in 1959. [3] It is available as a generic medication. [3]
Cyproheptadine is used in cats as an appetite stimulant [38] [39]: 1371 and as an adjunct in the treatment of asthma. [40] Possible adverse effects include excitement and aggressive behavior. [ 41 ] The elimination half-life of cyproheptadine in cats is 12 hours.
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Amfepramone, also known as diethylpropion, is a stimulant drug of the phenethylamine, amphetamine, and cathinone classes that is used as an appetite suppressant. [8] [9] It is used in the short-term management of obesity, along with dietary and lifestyle changes. [8]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 19 December 2024. Mental illness characterized by abnormal eating habits that adversely affect health Medical condition Eating disorder Specialty Psychiatry, clinical psychology Symptoms Abnormal eating habits that negatively affect physical or mental health Complications Anxiety disorders, depression ...