Orlistat
Orlistat Information

About Orlistat

Orlistat is a peptic and pancreatic lipase inhibitor that reduces the absorption of fat. Orlistat is used as an adjunct in the treatment of obesity, in those individuals who have a high intake of fats or in the presence of risk factors such as type II diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia.

Indications

Orlistat is primarily indicated in conditions like Obesity.

Contraindication

Orlistat is contraindicated in conditions like Cholestasis,Pregnancy,Breast feeding,Controlled hypotension in anaesthesia.

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Orlistat are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Flatulence, Headache, Fatigue, Anxiety, Abdominal pain, Hypersensitivity reactions, Menstrual irregularity, Fecal incontinence, Liquid oily stools, Rectal pain, Faecal urgency.

Warnings

Orlistat should be used with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus. It may impair absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. MULTIVITAMINS: If a multivitamin suppliment is required, it should be taken atleast two hours after orlistat dose or at bedtime.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.