Dexfenfluramine or Redux is the drug used in obese patients to aid in weight loss and maintain the weight in those under the weight loss journey. They increase the serotonin levels in the brain, thereby leading to a reduced caloric intake. However, after its potential cardiotoxic effects and pulmonary hypertension, it was withdrawn from the markets.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dexfenfluramine (Redux) was banned because of causing pulmonary artery hypertension.
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