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Medical Areas: Endocrinology

Drug Information

The following information is obtained from various newswires, published medical journal articles, and medical conference presentations.

Drug Name: Xenical/Orlistat Capsules

Company: Roche
Approval Status: Approved April 1999
Treatment Area: Endocrinology

General Information

Xenical/Orlistat Capsules, 120 mg, a lipase inhibitor, have been approved for obesity management. Xenical acts by inhibiting the absorption of dietary fats.


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