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Appetite Suppressants: Generic name: - Phentermine Brand name: - Adipex-P - Fastin - Ionamin Generic name: - Phendimetrazine Brand name: - Bontril - Plegine - Prelu-2 Generic name: - Diethylpropion Brand name: - Tenuate - Tenuate dospan Generic name: - Rimonabant Brand name: - Acomplia - Zimulti Lipase Inhibitors (Fat Blocker): Generic name: - Orlistat Brand name: - Xenical |
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Orlistat is a new class of drug known as a «enzyme blocker» or
«fat blocker» used as an aid to help you lose weight. In fact,
Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor. When fat is ingested, the body produces an
enzyme called lipase that is responsible for breaking down the fat into a form
that is readily absorbed by the body. So, Orlistat prevents the digestion of
some of the fat you eat. Fats that are not digested cannot be absorbed and
therefore do not contribute calories. To give the greatest weight loss, orlistat
must be used with a weight-reduction diet.