Fenfluramine and methylcellulose in the treatment of obesity: the relationship between plasma drug concentrations and therapeutic efficacy

Postgrad Med J. 1975;51 Suppl 1(593):178-82.

Abstract

The association between fulminating ulcerative colitis and the presence of primitive white cells in the peripheral blood is reported in three patients. Some of the diagnostic problems encountered are discussed.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Controlled Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biological Availability
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Diet, Reducing
  • Female
  • Fenfluramine / blood
  • Fenfluramine / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methylcellulose / blood
  • Methylcellulose / therapeutic use*
  • Middle Aged
  • Norfenfluramine / blood
  • Obesity / diet therapy
  • Obesity / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Norfenfluramine
  • Fenfluramine
  • Methylcellulose