Cetilistat
Description
Cetilistat is used for the treatment of obesity, particularly in patients with type II diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia. It is used in patients with a body mass index (BMI) higher than 25 kg/meter squared even with dietary regulations and an appropriate amount of exercise. This medicine should be taken along with a healthy low-fat diet and an abundant amount of exercise to achieve the best possible results.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Cetilistat
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Tooth problems
- Trouble with sleeping
- Itching and skin rash
- Yellow colored eyes or skin
- Abdominal pain and discomfort
- Abnormal bowel movements
- Difficulty in breathing
- Dark colored urine
- Loss of appetite
Uses of Cetilistat
What is it prescribed for?
- Obesity
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time taken by this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to cetilistat or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Chronic malabsorption syndrome
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients diagnosed with a chronic malabsorption syndrome, a condition where the body is not able to absorb nutrients from the dietary intake.
Cholestasis
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from cholestasis, a condition where the flow of bile from the liver is impaired.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you report all your current medicines, including any herbs and supplements, to the doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Use in elderly
This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly patients since the risk of adverse effects is significantly higher. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the patient's clinical condition.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Kidney diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Liver diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Gastrointestinal effects
This medicine may increase gastrointestinal adverse effects such as diarrhea, bloating, loss of appetite, flatulence, etc. in some patients. This risk is especially higher if the patient consumes a meal with a high amount of fat. Your doctor/dietitian will suggest an appropriate diet for you based on your clinical condition.
Organ transplant
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have had an organ transplant procedure performed in the recent times due to an increase in the risk of rejection.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless 1 hour has passed after your meal. Skip the missed dose If it is almost time for your next dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Enoxaparin
Insulin
Levothyroxine
Dapagliflozin
Glimepiride
Amiodarone
Apixaban
Cyclosporine
Warfarin
Metformin
Disease interactions
Malabsorption
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from chronic malabsorption syndrome or cholestasis since it may worsen the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the patient's clinical condition.
Diabetes
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from diabetes due to the increased risk of altered blood glucose levels. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for these patients. Appropriate dose adjustments, either in this medicine or in the antidiabetic medicines, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor/dietitian will suggest an appropriate exercise and diet regimen, including any supplements, along with this medicine to achieve the best possible results. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor/dietitian. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine blocks the digestion and absorption of fats; this leads to reduced energy intake and weight loss.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Peripherally acting antiobesity agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 19 Sep 2018
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