비만 약물치료의 최신 경향

The prevalence of obesity with various complications is increasing rapidly in Korea. Although lifestyle modification is fundamental in obesity treatment, more effective treatment tools are required. Many advances in obesity treatment have been reported recently, including lifestyle modifications and...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inThe Korean journal of gastroenterology Vol. 83; no. 3; pp. 94 - 101
Main Authors 김원준, Won Jun Kim
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 대한소화기학회 31.03.2024
Subjects
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

Loading…
More Information
Summary:The prevalence of obesity with various complications is increasing rapidly in Korea. Although lifestyle modification is fundamental in obesity treatment, more effective treatment tools are required. Many advances in obesity treatment have been reported recently, including lifestyle modifications and pharmacological, endoscopic, and surgical treatments. Drugs with proven long-term efficacy and safety are preferred because management for obesity treatment is a long-term process. Currently, four medications are available for long-term use in Korea: Orlistat, Naltrexone/bupuropion NR, Phentermine/topiramate capsule, and Liraglutide. Recently, semaglutide and tirzepatide have been attracting attention because of their effectiveness and convenience, but they are not yet available in Korea. In addition, there are limitations such as the yo-yo effect when discontinuing the drug, long-term safety, and cost. Patients and medical staff must be aware of the advantages and side effects of each medication to ensure the successful treatment of obesity. (Korean J Gastroenterol 2024;83:94-101)
Bibliography:Korean Society of Gastroenterology
ISSN:1598-9992