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Orlistat

Indications/Uses

In conjunction w/ mildly hypocaloric diet for the treatment of obese patients w/ BMI ≥30 kg/m² or those overwt w/ BMI >28 kg/m² w/ risk factors.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 120 mg.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take w/ meals or 1 hr after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ chronic malabsorption, cholestasis. Lactation.

Special Precautions

May increase the possibility of GI disturbances if orlistat is taken w/ high fat diet. Type 2 DM. May reduce the absorption of fat-soluble vit (A, D, E, K). Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Oily spotting, flatus w/ fecal discharge, fecal urgency, fatty/oily stools, increased defecation, fecal incontinence. Abdominal discomfort, flatulence, diarrhea, soft stool, tooth or gum effects. Upper or lower resp tract infections, flu, headache, menstrual disorders, anxiety, fatigue, UTI.

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Drug Interactions

Enhanced bioavailability & lipid-lowering effect of pravastatin. Reduce the absorption of vit D, E, β-carotene. Fibrate, acarbose, biguanide, anorectic agents. Warfarin or other anticoagulants. Oral hypoglycaemic drugs eg, sulfonylurea.

MIMS Class

Anti-Obesity Agents

ATC Classification

A08AB01 - orlistat ; Belongs to the class of peripherally acting antiobesity products.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Orlibes cap 120 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Orlibes

orlistat

Manufacturer:

Meprofarm