Acomplia

Drug Name - Acomplia (Rimonabant)

Acomplia (Rimonabant) is a pill that is used in the suppression of appetite.

Indications for Use

Acomplia is indicated for use in addition to diet and exercise in the management of excess weight in overweight or obese people ailing from Type 2 diabetes and increased levels of fat content in blood. The drug also reduces the risks from cardiovascular disease.

Instructions for Use

The recommended dosage is 20mg taken once a day on an empty stomach prior to taking breakfast. The tablet should not be crushed and should be taken wholly.

Drug Category and Mechanism of Action

Acomplia does its job by blocking CB-1 receptors that exist all over the body and this prevention will have an effect in reducing food intake and result in appetite suppression. As the amount of food intake reduces, the person begins to see some weight reduction taking place. The drug has an action on peripheral organs and has a vital role in the metabolism of glucose and lipids and on liver, gastrointestinal tract, muscles and the adipose tissues.

If You Miss a Dose

In case you forget to take a dose, consume it as once you recollect that you missed a dose. In case the time when you remember is close to the next scheduled dose, avoid taking the dose you have missed and take the tablet only at the next scheduled time. Do not compensate for the missed dose by taking extra dose of medicine.

Storing Instructions

Acomplia is best stored at room temperature. Avoid direct contact to sunlight, heat and moisture. Avoid keeping the drug where children and pets can reach the medication.

Safety Information

Take proper instructions and advice from your doctor before beginning on the intake of Acomplia. Stick to the instructions and recommended dosage. Acomplia is not indicated for use if you are pregnant or nursing mothers as it has the possibility of causing birth defects and harming your baby. The metabolism of the medication takes place in the liver for which reason people with any liver problems should take adequate caution and seek advice from the doctor prior to use.

Probable Adverse Effects

Your body might take some time to get adjusted to the medication and you are likely to experience some common side effects such as anxiety, hallucinations, disorientation, hypertension, insomnia, kidney and heart problems, nausea, palpitations, headache, fatigue, psychosis, gastrointestinal discomfort, hyperphagia (eating in excess) and dizziness.

Additional Information

Acomplia has gained lot of popularity in countries like Denmark, European Union, Germany, Finland and UK where it has been successfully marketed.