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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 .
Phentermine is an norepinephrine and dopamine releasing agent (NDRA) and produces stimulant, rewarding, and appetite suppressant effects. [ 8 ] [ 9 ] [ 10 ] Chemically, it is a substituted amphetamine .
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.
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 ]
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]
ATC code A10 Drugs used in diabetes 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.
Megestrol acetate is used mainly as an appetite stimulant to promote weight gain in a variety of situations. [25] [26] [27] When given at very high dosages, it can substantially increase appetite in most individuals, even those with advanced cancer, and is often used to boost appetite and induce weight gain in patients with cancer or HIV/AIDS-associated cachexia. [25]