Rimonabant Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Rimonabant, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Rimonabant brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Rimonabant

ICD Code : Y52.6 Therapeutic Classification : Antiobesity Drug

Brand Names or Trade Names of Rimonabant

International :

Acomplia, Bethin, Monaslim, Remonabent, Riobant, Slimona, Rimoslim, Zimulti, and Riomont

Why is Rimonabant Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an anorectic anti-obesity agent, prescribed for obesity and management of body weight as adjunct to diet and exercise. It blocks endogenous cannabinoid binding to neuronal CB1 receptors.

When should Rimonabant not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Rimonabant?

PO- The usual dose is one 20mg tablet to be taken once daily.

How should Rimonabant be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, before breakfast.

What are the warnings and precautions for Rimonabant?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney impairment, epilepsy, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Rimonabant?

Gastrointestinal - Nausea, loss of appetite, dry mouth, vomiting, gastrointestinal disorders, diarrhea.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, mood changes, sleep disorder, diarrhea, depression, anxiety, memory loss.
Skin - Itching, excessive sweating.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps or spasm, tendon pain and inflammation, back pain and joint sprain.