ARCALION 200MG TAB

Overview

ARCALION 200MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ARCALION 200MG TAB is composed of: SIBUTRAMINE (200.0 MG)

Sibutramine lowers the appetite, which in turn decreases the food intake. Sibutramine is used in obesity.

Usage

SIBUTRAMINE is generally used to treat: Obesity

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

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

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Precautions for ARCALION 200MG TAB and its Constituents


Blood pressure and pulse should be checked before starting the sibutramine treatment and should be monitored during the treatment at regular intervals. • Patients should be monitored for symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome which include high body temperature, fluctuation in vital signs, changes in mental state and muscle rigidity. Dilatation of pupils is reported; therefore sibutramine must not be used or used with extreme caution in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma. Due to a risk for bleeding, sibutramine should be used with caution in patients with bleeding problems or taking drugs that could result in bleeding. Patients under sibutramine therapy should not recommend it to other people for its weight loss effect since sibutramine interacts with many drugs and illnesses and should be prescribed on an individual basis. Patients should be advised to inform their physician before taking some over-the-counter (OTC) medicines such as decongestants, cough syrups and some weight reducing pills while on sibutramine. Women should inform their physician if they are pregnant/breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.

Common Side-Effects

SIBUTRAMINE : Insomnia, Depression, Back Pain, Abdomen Pain, Neck Pain, Anxiety, Dizziness, Nausea, Constipation, Vomit

Disease Interactions

SIBUTRAMINE can interfere with: Anorexia Nervosa, Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Myocardial Infarction, Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic, Glaucoma, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Diabetes Type 2, Seizure, Alcoholism

Technical Classification

SIBUTRAMINE is categorized as: ANOREXIANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Available Alternatives for ARCALION 200MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ARCALION 200MG TABINR 150 for 10 TABLETSSIBUTRAMINE 200.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

DEOBESE 10MG CAPINR 52.88 for 10 CAPSULESSIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
KEEP FIT 10MG TABINR 65.06 for 10 TABLETSSIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
LEPTOS 15 CAPINR 308.65 for 10 CAPSULESSIBUTRAMINE 15.0 MG
REDUCE 10MG CAPINR 124.9 for 10 CAPSULESSIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
REDUCE 15MG CAPINR 155.77 for 10 CAPSULESSIBUTRAMINE 15.0 MG
SIBUNET 10MG TABINR 52.88 for 10 TABLETSSIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
SIBUSLIM 10MG CAPINR 16.25 for 10 CAPSULESSIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
SIBUTRAMINESIBUTRAMINE
SIBUTREX 5MG CAPINR 86.41 for 10 CAPSULESSIBUTRAMINE 5.0 MG
SIBUTRIM 10MG CAPINR 183.76 for 10 CAPSULESSIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
SIBUTRIM 5MG CAPINR 78.37 for 10 CAPSULESSIBUTRAMINE 5.0 MG
SINTRIM 10MG CAPINR 115.38 for 10 CAPSULESSIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
SINTRIM 15MG CAPINR 171.45 for 10 CAPSULESSIBUTRAMINE 15.0 MG
SLIM TRIM 10MG CAPINR 19.45 for 10 CAPSULESSIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
SLIM TRIM 15MG CAPINR 20.06 for 10 CAPSULESSIBUTRAMINE 15.0 MG