Rimonabant

Rimonabant

Rimonabant is used complementary to diet and exercise to treat obese or overweight patients who suffer from Type 2 diabetes and abnormal levels of fat in the blood. It can also prevent the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Rimonabant should be taken once a day, before breakfast. The normally recommended Rimonabant dosage is 20mg which should be swallowed with a full glass of water.

Rimonabant works by blocking the CB1 receptor, one of two receptors found in our body's physiological system called the Endocannabinoid System (EC System). Thus, helping stabilize the over-activation of the EC system and managing hunger cravings in a better way.

If you miss a dose of this medicine and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Store at the room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children.

It is advisable to consult a doctor before taking Rimonabant and adhere to the prescribed dosage to attain the expected results. Rimonabant should not be taken by pregnant woman since it may cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Rimonabant should not also be used by lactating mothers. Though not clinically proved, there is possibility that this diet pill may be passed into breast milk. Rimonabant is metabolized by the liver, so it is recommended that patients with moderate hepatic impairment should consult their healthcare provider before using the drug.