Acomplia
What is Acomplia?
Acomplia is a prescription pill for weight loss. It is prescribed by a doctor to patients who are overweight or clinically obese. A doctor establishes weather a patient is obese or not with the help of body mass index (BMI). Acomplia is only licensed for weight control in patients with a BMI (Body Mass Index) above 30 or Patients with a BMI above 27 with associated risk factors such as type 2 diabetes or dyslipidaemia. Acomplia should be used as an adjunct to a calorie-controlled diet and physical exercises.
French pharmaceutical company, Sanofi-Aventis manufactures Acomplia and markets it in many countries worldwide. Acomplia was approved for sale in the UK in June 2006. European Union has also approved Acomplia for use in many European nations.
How does Acomplia work?
Acomplia contains rimonabant, as active ingredient, which works as a cannabinoid-1 receptor antagonist in the brain. These receptors control hunger and over activation of these receptors lead to more hunger and weight gain. Acomplia works as an appetite suppressant and blocks CB1 receptors found in the brain. Acomplia is also effective for patients who have certain metabolic disorders and associated cardiovascular risk factors. Acomplia raises the HDL level (good cholesterol) and reduces the LDL level (bad cholesterol).
What is the dosage of Acomplia?
The standard recommended dosage of Acomplia is 20mg pill everyday during breakfast. However, Acomplia dosages should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. In case, you miss the regular dosage, start from the next scheduled dosage of Acomplia.
What are the contradictions for Acomplia?
Acomplia is not for everyone who is overweight or obese. Some already existing conditions in a patient can affect the intake of Acomplia.
· People who are allergic to the ingredients of Acomplia should not take it
· Patients with impaired liver function or kidney problem can not take Acomplia
· Acomplia is safe only for people in the age group 18 to 75 years
· Pregnant women or those who are breast feeding mothers should avoid intake of Acomplia
· Patients suffering from psychiatric illness should avoid Acomplia
· People who report of major depressive illness should not take Acomplia
· Those patients with a history of depression or suicidal thoughts should avoid Acomplia
· People suffering from epilepsy
· Patients who are taking anti-depressants should not take Acomplia
If the patient experiences symptoms of depression or suicidal thoughts, then the course should be immediately avoided and doctor should be informed.
What are the side effects of Acomplia?
Side effects of Acomplia can be classified into three categories. If the patient suffer from serious side effects, then doctor’s help is necessary.
· Gastrointestinal side effects of Acomplia include nausea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal disorders
· Neural side effects of Acomplia include headache, faintness, and dizziness
· Psychiatric disorders of Acomplia are mood swings, depression, anxiety, irritability, and sleep disorders
Brief description
Acomplia is a prescription drug for weight loss. The active ingredient in Acomplia is rimonabant. It is manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis. It is available in many countries throughout the world. It is available in the strength of 20mg. Acomplia is a type of medication called cannabinoid-1 receptor antagonist. It works by suppressing appetite. People suffering from epilepsy, depression, liver, and kidney problems, should not take Acomplia. Some of the common side effects of Acomplia are gastrointestinal, neural, and psychiatric disorders.