Sibutramine
About Sibutramine
Sibutramine, an oral anorexiant is used to treat obesity with reduced calorie diet and exercise. It works by the regulation of the neurotransmitters in the brain that reduce hunger and hence help in weight maintenance. A reduction of 5-10% of weight from their baseline is observed in patients medicated with Sibutramine.
Sibutramine should not be used if the person is above 65 years of age or has taken monoamine oxidase inhibitor, selective serotonin inhibitor or another appetite suppressant within the last 14 days. Moreover, persons with severe high blood pressure, heart or blood vessel problems, eating disorder, severe liver or kidney problems, transient ischemic attack or stroke should also avoid taking the medicine.
Initial dosage of Sibutramine includes oral ingestion of 10mg once a day. In cases of insufficient weight loss, the dose might be increased up to 15mg once a day. However, an increase in dose more than 15mg is not recommended. This drug should not be administered to individuals with severe renal dysfunction.
Side effects include insomnia, constipation, pharyngitis, nausea, arthralgia, nervousness, rhinitis, sinusitis, dyspepsia, headache, dry mouth, asthenia, anorexia, back pain, increased appetite, flu syndrome and accidental injury.
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 Sibutramine
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 Sibutramine ?
Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)
Increased Heart Rate
Loss Of Appetite
Increased Blood Pressure
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 Sibutramine
Is It safe with alcohol?
Sibutrim 10mg capsule may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Sibutrim 10mg capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. 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?
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.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Sibutramine, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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 Sibutramine
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Sibutramine as ingredient
- Slim Trim 15Mg Capsule
Zydus Cadila
- Keep Fit 10mg Tablet
Indillina Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Deobese 10Mg Capsule
Mankind Pharma Ltd
- Sibutrex 5Mg Capsule
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Reduce 15mg Capsule
Ordain Health Care Global Pvt Ltd
- Sibutrim 10Mg Capsule
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Sibunet 10Mg Tablet
Mankind Pharma Ltd
- Sintrim 10Mg Capsule
Zyphar s Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Reduce 10Mg Capsule
Ordain Health Care Global Pvt Ltd
- Sibutrim 5mg Capsule
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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?
Sibutramine acts as an appetite suppressant that functions by enhancing the levels of chemical messengers serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. Sibutramine stimulates a feeling of satiety and low appetite by hindering the reuptake of these neurotransmitters.
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 interactions of Sibutramine ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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References
Sibutramine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/sibutramine
Sibutramine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01105
SIBUTRAMINE capsule,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=SIBUTRAMINE
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