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Sibutramine, formerly sold under the brand name Meridia among others, is an appetite suppressant which has been discontinued in many countries. It works as a serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) similar to certain antidepressants .
[17]: 12 Reintroduced as a dietary supplement in 2006; [17]: 13 in 2013 the FDA started work to ban it due to cardiovascular problems [18] Dinoprostone: 1990 UK Uterine hypotonus, fetal distress. [3] Dipyrone 1975 UK, US, Others Agranulocytosis, anaphylactic reactions. [3] Dithiazanine iodide: 1964 France, US
Orlistat (Xenical), the most commonly used medication to treat obesity and sibutramine (Meridia), a medication that was withdrawn due to cardiovascular side effects. Anti-obesity medication or weight loss medications are pharmacological agents that reduce or control excess body fat.
Blood doping is the injection of red blood cells, related blood products that contain red blood cells, or artificial oxygen containers. This is done by extracting and storing one's own blood prior to an athletic competition, well in advance of the competition so that the body can replenish its natural levels of red blood cells, and subsequently injecting the stored blood immediately before ...
In 2013, Barbora Záhlavová-Strýcová tested positive to the banned stimulant, sibutramine while competing at the 2013 Luxembourg Open. [26] The drug is primarily used for weight loss with its effects on human metabolic function.
The Troubled-Teen Industry Has Been A Disaster For Decades. It's Still Not Fixed.
The FDA’s recent ban on Red Dye No. 3, set to take effect by 2027 for foods and 2028 for drugs, marks a significant step in addressing safety concerns over artificial food dyes in the U.S. food ...
On March 18, 2021, Guo was arrested in Shanghai for selling diet products contain Sibutramine, a drug which has been withdrawn from the market in China since 2010. [9] On October 18, 2021, Guo was sentenced for 2 years and 6 months in prison and fined 200,000 yuan for selling banned drugs. [10] Guo was released from prison in September 2023.