Obesity is becoming an increasing epidemic disease in the world and in our country. Unless it is treated it causes morbidity and mortality. Individual and environmental factors play a role in the development of obesity. The impairment in energy homeostasis, which is controlled by neurological and metabolic pathways, results in obesity. The first step in the treatment process of obesity is lifestyle and diet changes. However, second-line treatments are often needed. At this stage, pharmacotherapy could be an option considering the pathophysiology of obesity. The genetic background of the person, the impairment in energy homeostasis and environmental factors play a role in the formation of obesity. For this reason, pharmacological approaches are used by targeting deficiencies caused by genetic mutations and effective pathways in energy homeostasis. Among these, there are options such as orlistat, cetilistat, liraglutide, lorcaserin, burpropion/naltrexone combination, phentermine/topiramate combination, metformin, which are currently used, while meterleptin and cemelanotide, which are effective in obesity caused by genetic mutations, have been approved for the obesity indication and benefit in obesity by using off-label. agents are available. Pharmacological approaches for the treatment of obesity are increasing day by day. There are also many options being investigated such as semaglutide, oxytocin, bromocriptine, resveratrol, β3 adrenergic receptor agonists, velneperit, davalintide (AC2307), glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) analogues, beloranib, and tesofensin. In addition to these, there are also ongoing vaccine studies for prevention of obesity. When we consider the obesity risk factors and the development process holistically, the options for the prevention and treatment of obesity increase and strengthen our hand in the fight against obesity.
Birincil Dil | Türkçe |
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Konular | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi |
Bölüm | DERLEMELER / REVIEWS |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 23 Ocak 2023 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2023 Cilt: 45 Sayı: 1 |