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Phentermine, an anti-obesity drug, may cause hypertensive crises. Patients using sympathomimetic anti-obesity medications should stop them one week before surgery due to potential drug interactions.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Cardiology
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Sympathomimetic anti-obesity medications like phentermine, diethylpropion, and sibutramine act as noradrenaline and serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
  • These medications carry risks, including potential perioperative hypertensive crises.

Observation:

  • A case study involving a woman experiencing two perioperative hypertensive crises potentially linked to phentermine use.
  • Phentermine is a sympathomimetic medication used for anti-obesity purposes.

Findings:

  • Sympathomimetic anti-obesity drugs require discontinuation one week prior to surgical procedures.
  • Potential interactions exist between these medications and other drugs such as tramadol and antidepressants.

Implications:

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  • Discontinuation of sympathomimetic anti-obesity medications is crucial for patient safety during surgery.
  • Orlistat, another anti-obesity drug, can cause fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies, necessitating preoperative coagulation status checks.