What is Lorcaserin, and why was it removed from the market in 2020?
Lorcaserin is a serotonin 2C receptor agonist that modulates appetite, and was prescribed for weight loss. It was removed from the market because of concerns of increased risk of lung and pancreatic malignancy.
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