This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous, Subject name: Medicine
Fenfluramine is used in 
Select and explain. 
A. Obesity, B. Malignancy, C. Hypertension, D. None
A: Obesity
Answer: A: Obesity 
Explanation: (A) Obesity # Medications for the treatment of obesity can be classified as catecholaminergic or serotonergic.> Catecholaminergic medications include Amphetamines (with high abuse potential);> The Non-Amphetamine schedule IV appetite suppressants - Phentermine, Diethyl propion & Mazindol.> The September 1997 withdrawal from the market of Flenfluramine & Defenfluramine has made true serotonergic appetite medications unavailable.> The SSRI antidepressants, E.g.., Fluoxetine & Setraline, also have serotonergic activity but are not approved by the FDA for weight loss.