SIBUTRIM 5MG CAP

Overview

SIBUTRIM 5MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.

SIBUTRIM 5MG CAP is composed of: SIBUTRAMINE (5.0 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 SIBUTRIM 5MG CAP 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 SIBUTRIM 5MG CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

SIBUTREX 5MG CAP	INR 86.41 for 10 CAPSULES	SIBUTRAMINE 5.0 MG
SIBUTRIM 5MG CAP	INR 78.37 for 10 CAPSULES	SIBUTRAMINE 5.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ARCALION 200MG TAB	INR 150 for 10 TABLETS	SIBUTRAMINE 200.0 MG
DEOBESE 10MG CAP	INR 52.88 for 10 CAPSULES	SIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
KEEP FIT 10MG TAB	INR 65.06 for 10 TABLETS	SIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
LEPTOS 15 CAP	INR 308.65 for 10 CAPSULES	SIBUTRAMINE 15.0 MG
REDUCE 10MG CAP	INR 124.9 for 10 CAPSULES	SIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
REDUCE 15MG CAP	INR 155.77 for 10 CAPSULES	SIBUTRAMINE 15.0 MG
SIBUNET 10MG TAB	INR 52.88 for 10 TABLETS	SIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
SIBUSLIM 10MG CAP	INR 16.25 for 10 CAPSULES	SIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
SIBUTRAMINE		SIBUTRAMINE
SIBUTRIM 10MG CAP	INR 183.76 for 10 CAPSULES	SIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
SINTRIM 10MG CAP	INR 115.38 for 10 CAPSULES	SIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
SINTRIM 15MG CAP	INR 171.45 for 10 CAPSULES	SIBUTRAMINE 15.0 MG
SLIM TRIM 10MG CAP	INR 19.45 for 10 CAPSULES	SIBUTRAMINE 10.0 MG
SLIM TRIM 15MG CAP	INR 20.06 for 10 CAPSULES	SIBUTRAMINE 15.0 MG