Sibutramine
Description
Sibutramine is an anorexiant used for the treatment of obesity. Patients are advised to follow a proper diet and exercise along with this medicine to control weight. Regular monitoring of liver and kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Sibutramine
- Back pain
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Increased heartbeat
- Anxiety
- Gastritis
- Abdominal pain
- Migraine
- Vomiting
- Increased cough
- Acne
- Urinary retention
Uses of Sibutramine
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?Use of this medicine may cause habit-forming tendencies in some cases especially if the usage is for an extended period of time. A gradual withdrawal of the drug i.e. decrease in dosing over a period of time is suggested in such cases.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All 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. All 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 sibutramine, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Anorexia Nervosa
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who are suffering from the eating disorder due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) due to the increased risk of serious and life-threatening side effects. A time gap of at least 14 days should be maintained between stopping therapy with MAOIs and starting therapy with this medicine.
Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver or kidney diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All 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. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Heart Diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases due to the increased risk of a rise in blood pressure and heart rate. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Use in Children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 16 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Seizures
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with seizures due to increased risk worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Driving or Operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
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 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
Amitriptyline
Ondansetron
Tramadol
Formoterol
Bupropion
Aspirin
Disease interactions
Glaucoma
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Kidney/Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney/liver diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver or kidney function tests is necessary while taking 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 due to the increased risk of hypoglycemia. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels, dose adjustments of antidiabetic agents, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by altering the neurotransmitters in the brain that helps in weight loss maintenance.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Anorexiants
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 27 Aug 2019
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