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Orlistat

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Orlistat Definition

A reversible active-site inhibitor of gastrointestinal lipases. Orlistat forms a covalent bond with the active serine site in gastric and pancreatic lipases, thereby inhibiting their activity and preventing dietary fat from being hydrolyzed and absorbed. (NCI04)

Orlistat Synonyms

Orlistat, Alli, ORLISTAT, Xenical

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