516. Sibutramine is serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), enhances satiety.
517. The repeated use of ipecac to induce vomiting can cause cardiotoxicity and dental erosion from the acidic content of the stomach.
518. Sodium restricted diet is useful for hypertension, CHF, renal and liver diseases.
519. Gluten intolerance causes abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and fatigue (celiac disease).
520. Drugs that may cause osteoporosis are corticosteroids like prednisone, levothyroxine (high doses), anticonvulsants like phenytoin, heparin (long-term therapy), antineoplastics, aluminum-containing antacids.
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