Drug Name

Acomplia (Rimonabant)

Drug Uses

Acomplia is used complementary to diet as well as exercise to treat obese or overweight patients who suffer from Class 2 diabetes as well as abnormal levels of overweight in the blood. It can as well as halt the risk of cardiovascular disease. Patients with large waist circumference (102 cm in men as well as 88 cm in women) will mostly benefit from using the drug.

How to use

The usual dose is one 20 mg tablet to be used once daily in the morning before breakfast. Swallow the tablet whole.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Acomplia works on the CB- 1 receptors which are existing throughout the body. Acomplia provides blocking out these receptors which in turn works on intake of food in an individual as well as curbs his appetite. Weight loss starts using place as the food intake of an individual is decreased to quite an extent. It acts on the peripheral organs which play a very substantial part in lipid as well as glucose metabolism, including the liver, adipose tissue muscles as well as the gastrointestinal tract.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. But, incase it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose as well as continue your normal dosing schedule. Dont take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

Acomplia diet pills should be stored at room temperature in a cool as well as moistureless place. Keep away from the reach of kids.

Warnings/Precautions

It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional before using Acomplia as well as adhere to the prescribed dosage to attain the expected results. Acomplia should not be used by pregnant woman since it may cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Acomplia should not as well as be used by lactating mothers. Though not clinically proved, there is possibility that this diet pill may be passed into breast milk. Acomplia is metabolized by the liver, so it is recommended that patients with moderate hepatic impairment should consult their healthcare provider before using the drug.

Likely Side Effects

As your body adjusts to the Acomplia Drug, you may experience some of the reported side effects similar nervousness, disorientation, insomnia, nausea, headache, hallucinations, hypertension, heart as well as kidney damage, palpitations, heart attack, strokes, psychosis, fatigue as well as hyperphagia (excessive eating beyond common feeling of hunger), gastrointestinal discomfort as well as dizziness.

More Information

Acomplia has been marketed successfully in the European Union, Denmark, Finland, Germany as well as U.K.