Rimonabant acomplia is an anorectic anti obesity drug. It is a CB1 cannabinoid receptor antagonist. Its main avenue of effect is reduction in appetite. Obesity is now the most common nutritional disorder in western countries. Defined as a body mass index of greater than 30, it arises from the accumulation of excess fat in the body from overconsumption of fatty foods. Prevalence of obesity in the US and Europe has reached epidemic levels. Data from the World Health Organisation’s MONICA project show that in some parts of Europe over 70% of men aged 55-64 years are clinically obese or overweight (BMI >25) and almost 70% of women in this age group. One in five of all Americans is obese and one in three overweight. Furthermore, increasing rates of childhood obesity are likely to exacerbate the trend towards increasing obesity in adulthood.
Why is this medication
prescribed ?
Rimonabant acomplia is an anorectic anti obesity drug. It is a CB1 cannabinoid receptor antagonist. Its main avenue of effect is reduction in appetite. Obesity is now the most common nutritional disorder in western countries. Defined as a body mass index of greater than 30, it arises from the accumulation of excess fat in the body from overconsumption of fatty foods. Prevalence of obesity in the US and Europe has reached epidemic levels. Data from the World Health Organisation’s MONICA project show that in some parts of Europe over 70% of men aged 55-64 years are clinically obese or overweight (BMI >25) and almost 70% of women in this age group. One in five of all Americans is obese and one in three overweight. Furthermore, increasing rates of childhood obesity are likely to exacerbate the trend towards increasing obesity in adulthood.
How should this medicine
be used ?
Always take Acomplia exactly as your doctor has instructed you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
The usual dose is one 20mg tablet to be taken once daily in the morning before breakfast. Swallow the tablet whole.
You need to start and continue a reduced calorie diet and a physical activity program to get best results. Your doctor should recommend the type of diet and the level of physical activity required, that suits your specific condition and overall health.
Taking Acomplia with food and drink
Acomplia should be taken once daily in the morning before breakfast.
What special precautions
i should follow ?
The activity of Acomplia is increased by simultaneous use of some drugs (so-called CYP3A4 inhibitors) such as:
* itraconazole (antifungal medicine)
* ketaconazole (antifungal medicine)
* ritonavir (medicine for the treatment of HIV infections)
* telithromycin (antibiotic)
* clarithromycin (antibiotic)
* nefazodone (anti-depressor)
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken the above mentioned medicines or any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription such as St. John’s wort, rifampicin (antibiotic), medicines for weight loss, medicines to improve blood lipids (fats), antidiabetes medicines and medicines to treat epilepsy (e.g. phenytoin, Phenobarbital, carbamazeptine) or depression
What special dietary
instructions should i follow ?
You need to start and continue a reduced calorie diet and a physical activity program to get best results. Your doctor should recommend the type of diet and the level of physical activity required, that suits your specific condition and overall health.
What side effects can
this medicine cause ?
Like all medicines, Acomplia can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Very common side effects, that affect more than 1 per 10, have occurred in patients on Acomplia include:
* nausea and upper respiratory tract infection
Common side effects, that affect more than 1 per 100 but less than 1 per 10, that have occurred in patients on Acomplia include:
* upset stomach, vomiting, trouble with sleeping, depression, irritability, dizziness, diarrhea, anxiety, itching, excessive sweating, muscle cramps or spasm, fatigue, bruising, tendon pain and inflammation (tendonitis), memory loss, back pain (sciatica), altered sensitivity of the hands and feet, hot flush, fall, influenza, and joint sprain.
Uncommon side effects, that affects less than 1 per 100 but more than 1 per 1000, that have occurred in patients on Acomplia include:
* sleepiness (lethargy), night sweats, panic symptoms, hiccups, anger, restlessness (dysphoria), emotional disorder.
Rare side effects, that affect less than 1 per 1000, that have occurred in patients on Acomplia include:
* hallucinations
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
What storage conditions
are needed for this medication ?
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Do not use Acomplia after the expiry date which is stated on the outer packaging after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
What other information
should i know ?
Acomplia has been found to stop both food and cigarette cravings enough to help people quit smoking and lose weight, and could also help curb other unhealthy urges.
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What should i do if i
forget a dose ?
Take it as soon as you remember but do not take a double dose to make up for any forgotten dose.
