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Medicines orlistatQuestion & answer

orlistat · Medicine question

Which digestive enzymes does orlistat inhibit?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Orlistat inhibits gastric and pancreatic lipases in the stomach and small intestine.

Sources for this answer

Xenical 120 mg hard capsulesNeon Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 3Document updated 24 October 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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