Generics/Substitute
Rs. 86.41
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Rs. 78.37
Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Sibutrim 5mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Sibutrim 5mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | No information is available on the use of Sibutrim 5mg Capsule during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
| Expert Advice | • Always take sibutramine in the morning. • Always follow dietary and exercise recommendation by your doctor. • Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any heart complaints anxiety, confusion, excessive sweating, fast heart, disorientation, tremor or any abnormal symptom. • Do not drive or operate machinery as sibutramine may cause drowsiness or dizziness. • Do not consume alcohol while taking sibutramine as it may increase chances of drowsiness. • Should not be given to patients allergic to sibutramine or any of its ingredients. • Should not be given to elderly patients and children. • Should not be given to patients with any heart complaints or high blood pressure. • Should not be given to patients with any eating disorders. • Should not be given to patients with severe liver or kidney disease. |
| Common Side Effect | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Dizziness, Constipation, Increased heart rate, Loss of appetite, Increased blood pressure. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sibutrim 5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
| Driving | Sibutrim 5mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Sibutrim 5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sibutrim 5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Sibutrim 5mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. |
| Liver | Sibutrim 5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sibutrim 5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Sibutrim 5mg Capsule is not recommended in these patients as the information available is very limited. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease. |
| Mechanism of action | Sibutrim 5mg Capsule lowers the appetite, which in turn decreases the food intake. |
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