lorcaserin

noun

lor·cas·e·rin | \ lȯr-ˈka-sə-rən

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variants: also lorcaserin hydrochloride

Medical Definition of lorcaserin

: a serotonin agonist C₁₁H₁₅Cl₂NO·5H₂O that is taken orally to promote satiety and reduce food consumption in the treatment of overweight and obese individuals

Note: Lorcaserin is marketed under the trademark Belviq.

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