Obesity
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Overview
A complex chronic disease characterized by excess body fat that increases health risks. Treatment includes lifestyle changes, medications, and in some cases, surgery.
Drug classes used to treat obesity
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonists — Medications that mimic the GLP-1 hormone to regulate blood sugar and appetite.
- Lipase Inhibitors — Medications that inhibit gastric and pancreatic lipases in the gastrointestinal tract, preventing the digestion and abso...
Medications for obesity
- Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus)
- Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)
- Semaglutide (Ozempic) (Ozempic)
- Semaglutide (Wegovy) (Wegovy)
- Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
- Semaglutide (Rybelsus) (Rybelsus)
- Liraglutide (Saxenda) (Saxenda)
- Orlistat (Xenical, Alli)