Discussion
Thursday August 27, 1998 - Question 13
Which of the following concerning the drug orlistat (Xenical) is correct?
A) The anti-obesity drug orlistat was recently approved by the FDA.
B) Orlistat acts by blocking carbohydrate absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.
C) Orlistat binds to gastric and pancreatic lipase in the gastrointestinal tract.
D) The drug is almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
E) Systemic absorption of orlistat is required
for clinical efficacy.