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orlistat

orlistat

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A medicine that helps people lose weight by stopping the body from taking in fat from food
  • noun
  • /ˌɔr.lɪˈstæt/
  • Specialized
: orlistat
  • Orlistat is contraindicated in patients with chronic malabsorption syndrome or cholestasis and in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • orlistat drug
  • prescription of orlistat

Examples

  • The medication orlistat is licensed for assistance in weight loss.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The main side effects of orlistat are gastrointestinal, such as oily spotting from the rectum, flatus with discharge, fecal urgency, and fatty or oily feces.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Currently, the only drug that has a license for prescription in the UK to help support weight loss is orlistat.

    Academic text (2014)

  • The only anti-obesity drug currently available in the UK is orlistat (brand name Xenical).

    Academic text (2012)

  • Doctors often recommend orlistat to patients looking to lose weight by blocking fat absorption.

  • Many people use orlistat as part of their weight loss program to help manage their diet effectively.

  • The prescription of orlistat is a common choice for those who struggle with obesity.

Surface Forms

orlistat singular
orlistats plural

Etymology

Orlistat is a modern drug name, but a helpful way to remember it is to think of or- like 'oral' ('by mouth') and -stat like 'stop'; it is a medicine you take by mouth that helps 'stop' the body from absorbing some fat.