ORLISTAT

Overview

ORLISTAT is a Schedule H drug.
Orlistat blocks some of the fat that you eat, keeping it from being absorbed by your body.Orlistat is used to aid in weight loss, or to help reduce the risk of regaining weight already lost. This medicine must be used together with a reduced-calorie diet. Orlistat is for use only in adults.
This medication is a lipase inhibitor, prescribed for obesity in adults.  It works by blocking the digestion of fats from the diet.

Usage

ORLISTAT is generally used to treat: Obesity
ORLISTAT can address symptoms like: Weight Gain, Snoring, Back Pain, Fatigue (tiredness)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

How Do I Take It?

ORLISTAT is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • Do not take orlistat if you are pregnant.
  • You should not use this medicine if you have a digestive disorder.
  • Avoid a diet that is high in fat.
  • You should not use orlistat if you are allergic to it, or if you have malabsorption syndrome.
  • Do not use this medicine without a doctor’s advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
  • Use orlistat exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Never share orlistat with another person, especially someone with a history of eating disorders.
  • If you skip a meal or you eat a meal that does not contain any fat, skip your dose for that meal.
  • The fat content of your daily diet should not be greater than 30% of your total daily caloric intake.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.Avoid eating high-fat meals or you could have unpleasant side effects on your stomach or intestines.
  • If you also take cyclosporine, do not take it within 3 hours before or 3 hours after you take orlistat.
  • If you also take levothyroxine, do not take it within 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take orlistat.
  • Safe for long-term use. If taken along with a calorie restricted diet, Orlistat can help decrease nearly 10% of body weight in 1 year.
  • Decreases fat absorption by about 30%.
  • A multivitamin supplement containing vitamins A, D, and K, and ?-carotene is recommended when taking Orlistat.

Common Side-Effects

ORLISTAT : Flatulence, Toothache, Diarrhoea, Change In Stools, Loose Motion, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Chills, Cough, Body Pain, Fever, Head Headache, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Vomit, Wheezing, Chest Discomfort, Difficulty Breathing, Irregular Menstrual Periods, Vagina Discharge Or Mucus, Abdomen Stomach Cramps

Serious Side-Effects

ORLISTAT : Body Discomfort, Loss Of Appetite, Loss Of Voice, Nasal Congestion, Body Excessive Sweating, Difficulty Sleeping, Body Loss Of Movement, Abdomen Change In Bowel Habits

Rare Side-Effects

ORLISTAT : Hives, Itchy Skin, Joint Pain, Skin Rash, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Hearing Loss, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Pain With Urination, Ears Pain, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Frequent Urge To Urinate, Weakness (generalized), Skin Irritation, Body Itching, Noisy Breathing, Body Discoloration, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Swallowing, Face Swelling, Swollen Lips, Hands Swelling, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Right Side Upper Abdomen Pain

Disease Interactions

ORLISTAT can interfere with: Bile Duct Disease, Diabetes Type 2, Vitamin A Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin K Deficiency, Kidney Stones

Technical Classification

ORLISTAT is categorized as: PERIPHERALLY ACTING ANTIOBESITY AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ORLISTAT as Ingredient

COBESE 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
FATNIL 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
FATNIL 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ISHAPE 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ISHAPE 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
JAMOPENZ 120MG TABORLISTAT 120.0 MG
LIPOCUT 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120 MG
LIPOCUT 120MG CAPULEORLISTAT 120.0 MG
LIPOCUT 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60 MG
LIPOCUT 60MG CAPULEORLISTAT 60.0 MG
LIPOPHAGE 120MG TABORLISTAT 120.0 MG
LIPOPHAGE 60MG TABORLISTAT 60.0 MG
MEGABURN CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
NOFAT 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
O STAT 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
O STAT 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
OBELIT 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
OBELIT 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
OBESET 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
OBESET 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
OBEZITA 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
OBEZITA 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
OBFREE 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
OBFREE 120MGORLISTAT 120 MG
OBILIX 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
OBILIX 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
OBITROL 120MG TABORLISTAT 120.0 MG
OLISAT 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
OLISAT 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLE 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLE 60MG TABORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLEAN 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLEAN 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLICA 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLICA 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLIMAC 120MG TABORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLIMAX CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLIP X 120MG TABORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLIP X 60MG TABORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLISHAPE 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLISHAPE 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLISIS 120MG TABORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLISIS 60MG TABORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLITROY 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLITROY 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
REESHAPE 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
REESHAPE 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
REESIZE 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
REESIZE 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
SIBBIDEX OR 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
SLIM TRIM ACTIVE 60MG CAPORLISTAT 60.0 MG
TROYSLIM 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ULTISLIM 120MG TABORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ULTISLIM 60MG TABORLISTAT 60.0 MG
VYFAT 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
XENICAL 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
XTRA SLIM CAPORLISTAT
ZEROFAT 120MG CAPORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ZEROFAT 120MG TABORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ZEROFAT CAPORLISTAT 60 MG