COMPOSITION | |
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ORLISTAT | 120MG |
ORLISTAT 120
ORLIVIB 120
SPECIFICATION | |||
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FORM | CAPSULES | ||
PACKING | 10×10 | ||
PACKING TYPE | BLISTER | ||
MRP |
DESCRIPTION
ORLISTAT
Orlistat is a drug designed to treat obesity. Its primary function is preventing the absorption of fats from the human diet, thereby reducing caloric intake. Orlistat works by inhibiting pancreatic lipase, an enzyme that breaks down triglycerides in the intestine. Without this enzyme, triglycerides from the diet are prevented from being hydrolyzed into absorbable free fatty acids and are excreted undigested.
SIDE EFFECTS
The results of a massive overdose of Xenical are unknown, although the drug seems relatively harmless.
INDICATION
For obesity management including weight loss and weight maintenance when used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet. Also used to reduce the risk for weight regain after prior weight loss. Use of orlistat is pending revision due to reports of liver-related adverse events.