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Cetilistat

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About Cetilistat

Cetilistat is used to treat obesity and associated diseases like diabetes. It is administered along with a healthy low fat nutritious diet, abundant exercise.

Cetilistat is a lipase inhibitor and works by binding to and blocking the action of the enzyme lipase. This prevents the fat (triglycerides) in food from being metabolised and turned into free fatty acids that can be absorbed by the body. Instead, the un-metabolised fat is eliminated from the body through bowel movements. Cetilistat is different from other anti-obesity drugs because instead of acting on the brain to decrease appetite, it works on the gastrointestinal tract to block fat absorption.

Cetilistat is generally taken with food, or even up to 1 hour after having food. If you skip a meal or if your food does not contain any fat, you can skip taking Cetilistat for that meal. The exact dosage and period of treatment will depend on your specific diagnosis and overall health and will be prescribed by your doctor.

The most common side effects of Cetilistat are oily stool, increase bowel movements, diarrhoea, excessive gas, flatulence with oily discharge, and cramps in the abdomen. It may interfere with the absorption of fat soluble vitamins like vitamin A, D, E and K and thus may require additional supplements to be taken to make up for the deficiency.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Bariatric Surgery before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Cetilistat

    • Obesity

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Bariatric Surgery before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Cetilistat ?

    • Fat In Stool

    • Abdominal Cramp

    • Flatus with discharge

    • Oily Spotting

    • Bowel Incontinence

    • Flatulence

    • Abdominal Pain

    • Diarrhoea

    • Soft Stools

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Bariatric Surgery before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Cetilistat

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Bariatric Surgery before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Cetilistat

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Cetilistat as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Bariatric Surgery before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication works against obesity. It prevents the formation of pancreatic lipase, which is in charge of breaking down triglycerides in the intestine. Since triglycerides cannot be absorbed as fatty acids in the body, they are excreted out.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Bariatric Surgery before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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