Rimonabant
Description
Rimonabant helps in reducing the weight of obese patients with body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2 and overweight patients with BMI >27 kg/m2. Patients are advised to follow a proper diet and exercise along with this medicine to control weight. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Rimonabant
- Skin rash
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Hallucinations
- Convulsions
- Disturbance in attention
- Loss of appetite
- Dry mouth
- Mood swings
Uses of Rimonabant
What is it prescribed for?
- Obesity
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active 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 unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Rimonabant or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Seizures
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with seizures due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Hepatic impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Renal Impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Diabetes Mellitus
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus because it may alter the blood glucose levels. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate patient education, dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Depressive disorders and other psychiatric conditions
This medicine may cause mood alterations with depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in some patients. Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with depressive disorders and other uncontrolled psychiatric illness unless the benefits of treatment outweigh the risk. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
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
Amisulpride
Alfuzosin
Adalimumab
Amlodipine
CYP3A4 inhibitors
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine as instructed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine reduces the appetite by acting on a specific receptor responsible for inducing the appetite.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antiobesity agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 31 Jan 2019
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