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Orlistat

Intestinal Lipase Inhibitor — ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM

Also known as: alli, tetrahydrolipastatin, tetrahydrolipstatin, xenical

OfpFDA approvedATC A08AB01

Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)

Key facts

Orlistat is an ofp drug in the Intestinal Lipase Inhibitor class catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the FDA in 1999. Its mechanism of action is classified as Lipase Inhibitors. DrugCentral lists 16 molecular targets, including PNLIP, LIPC and LIPG. Recorded indications include Obesity.

  • Approval status: ofp (first approved 1999 by the FDA).
  • Drug class: Intestinal Lipase Inhibitor.
  • Mechanism of action: Lipase Inhibitors.
  • Molecular targets: PNLIP, LIPC, LIPG and DAGLA (16 listed in DrugCentral).
  • Indications: Obesity.
  • ATC code: A08AB01 (Peripherally acting antiobesity products).
  • Molecular formula: C29H53NO5; molecular weight 495.75 g/mol.

Indications & contraindications

Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).

Indications (1)

  • Obesity

Contraindications (11)

  • Anorexia nervosa
  • Bulimia nervosa
  • Calcium Oxalate Renal Calculi
  • Drug-induced hepatitis
  • Hepatic failure
  • Hepatic necrosis
  • Liver function tests abnormal
  • Malabsorption States
  • Obstruction of bile duct
  • Primary hyperoxaluria
  • Vitamin deficiency

Mechanism & targets

Mechanism of action (MoA)Lipase Inhibitors
Established pharmacologic classIntestinal Lipase Inhibitor

Molecular targets (16)

TargetGeneActionActivity
Pancreatic triacylglycerol lipasePNLIPinhibitorIC50 8.90
Hepatic triacylglycerol lipaseLIPCunknownIC50 8.52
Endothelial lipaseLIPGunknownIC50 8.22
Sn1-specific diacylglycerol lipase alphaDAGLAunknownIC50 8.00
Fatty-acid amide hydrolase 1FaahunknownIC50 8.00
Sn1-specific diacylglycerol lipase alphaDaglaunknownIC50 7.70
Abhydrolase domain-containing protein 16AABHD16AunknownIC50 7.52
Monoacylglycerol lipase ABHD6ABHD6unknownIC50 7.32
Platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolasePLA2G7unknownIC50 7.30
Sn1-specific diacylglycerol lipase betaDAGLBunknownIC50 7.22
Lipoprotein lipaseLPLunknownIC50 7.18
Monoacylglycerol lipase ABHD12ABHD12unknownIC50 7.10
Pancreatic triacylglycerol lipasePNLIPunknownIC50 6.66
Cannabinoid receptor 1CNR1unknownKi 5.60
Fatty acid synthaseFASNunknownIC50 5.33
Gastric triacylglycerol lipaseLIPFinhibitor—

Regulatory approvals (1)

DateAgencyMarketed asApplicantOrphan
1999-04-23FDA—HOFFMANN LA ROCHE

ATC classification

ATC codeTherapeutic hierarchy
A08AB01ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM › ANTIOBESITY PREPARATIONS, EXCL. DIET PRODUCTS › ANTIOBESITY PREPARATIONS, EXCL. DIET PRODUCTS › Peripherally acting antiobesity products

Reported adverse-event signals

Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.

MedDRA termLLR
Steatorrhoea176.8
Cerebral venous thrombosis99.8
Cholelithiasis90.2
Hyperoxaluria80.3
Nephropathy79.7
Drug interaction79.7
Thalamic infarction71.2
Acute hepatic failure68.2
Crystal nephropathy66.8
Rectal discharge65.7
Abdominal pain58.8
Rectal haemorrhage54.5

Chemical structure

Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Orlistat is on its molecule page.

Molecular formulaC29H53NO5
Molecular weight495.75 g/mol
CAS number—
InChIKeyAHLBNYSZXLDEJQ-FWEHEUNISA-N
PubChem CID3034010
CCCCCCCCCCC[C@@H](C[C@@H]1OC(=O)[C@H]1CCCCCC)OC(=O)[C@H](CC(C)C)NC=O

Frequently asked questions

Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.

What is Orlistat used for?

DrugCentral lists the following indications for Orlistat: Obesity.

How does Orlistat work?

Orlistat is classified as Lipase Inhibitors; its molecular targets in DrugCentral include PNLIP (inhibitor), LIPC, LIPG and DAGLA.

When was Orlistat first approved?

Orlistat was first approved by the FDA in 1999.

What drug class does Orlistat belong to?

Orlistat is in the Intestinal Lipase Inhibitor class.

What is the chemical formula of Orlistat?

Orlistat has the molecular formula C29H53NO5 and a molecular weight of 495.75 g/mol.

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Quick facts

StatusOFP
First approval1999-04-23
AgencyFDA
Targets16
Indications1
FormulaC29H53NO5
DrugCentral ID1996
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