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ReviewJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

A Systemic Review of Pharmacological Management of Pediatric Obesity.

Surendra Gupta

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Review in Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Surendra GuptaDepartment of Pediatrics, Children's Medical Center of Fresno, Fresno, California, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: There is a growing need for safe and effective treatment due to the rise in child obesity rates worldwide. The effectiveness and safety of pediatric obesity drugs were reviewed in this systematic review based on international research. Techniques: PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase searches were performed to locate pediatric randomized controlled trials of antiobesity medications. Demographics, medication effectiveness, adverse events, and quality of life were all analyzed. Findings: There were 12 studies totaling 4,331 children in the review. The age range of the participants was 8.8 to 16.3 years, and their baseline BMI was between 26.2 and 41.7 kg/m Conclusion: In conclusion, metformin, topiramate, exenatide, liraglutide, and the combination of topiramate and phentermine may lower BMI in children; however, more studies are required to ascertain their long-term safety and effectiveness. Children and adolescents with pediatric obesity may benefit from a tailored, multidisciplinary strategy that incorporates lifestyle modifications, pharmaceutical therapies, and psychological support to assist manage the condition and enhance the health and well-being of those affected.

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Adverse eventsantiobesity medicationsBMI reductionpediatric obesitypharmacological interventions

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PMID40511007
PMCPMC12156768

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