Xenical (ZEN-I-cal, orlistat), a new prescription drug for obesity

June 1997

The FDA will soon approve Xenical (ZEN-i-cal, orlistat), a new prescription drug for obesity from Roche.

Xenical helps patients lose weight. It also leads to small decreases in cholesterol...blood pressure...and blood sugar.

Xenical isn't an appetite suppressant.

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Table of Contents

All the drug switches forced by managed care formularies
Renal & Urology New drug for benign prostaticv hypertrophy, Flomax (tamsulosin)
Renal & Urology Adverse sexual effects from SSRI antidepressants are more common
Obesity & Weight Loss Xenical (ZEN-I-cal, orlistat), a new prescription drug for obesity
Obesity & Weight Loss Actigall (ursodiol) is now approved to PREVENT gallstones
Obesity & Weight Loss Some pharmacists are getting into weight loss counseling
New treatments for external genital and perianal warts
Pregnenolone or "preg"
Lots of interest these days in omega-3 fatty acids
Oral Health Aphthasol (amlexanox oral paste), the first Rx drug approved for aphthous ulcers or canker sores
Smoking Cessation Zyban will be on the shelves next month
Smoking Cessation New Nicotrol INHALER for smoking cessation
Smoking Cessation New CigArrest gum and tablets
Smoking Cessation Certified as smoking cessation specialists
Denied an application for a generic Premarin
Gastroenterology Nicotine patches or enemas for ulcerative colitis
Pharmacists are getting very involved with using lab tests to monitor drug therapy