Reductil 10 mg. 28 tablets

Reductil 10 mg hard capsules
Sibutramine
Active ingredient is sibutramine (sibutamin). Each capsule contains 10 mg of Reductil 10 mg sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate (equivalent to 8,37 mg sibutramine).
The other ingredients are:
Capsule contents - lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal anhydrous silica
Capsule shell - indigo carmine (E 132), titanium dioxide (E171), gelatin, sodium lauryl sulphate, quinoline yellow (E104)
Ink - dimethicone, iron oxides and hydroxides (E172), shellac, soya lecithin (E 322), titanium dioxide (E 171).

What is Reductil 10 mg?

Reductil 10 mg capsules are blue cap and yellow body. They are available in calendar packs containing 14 capsules (for 2 weeks) and 28 capsules (for 4 weeks). Reductil 10 mg is an oral medicine that is intended for adjunctive therapy program for weight control in obesity.

Furthermore Reductil 10 mg is present and another quantity of the drug Reductil 15 mg. The recommended starting dose Reductil is one capsule of 10 mg once daily in the morning with the absorbed fluid (e.g. a glass of water). Your doctor will determine what initial dose is best for you.

How does Reductil 10 mg?

Reductil 10 mg act as mediators influence brain, enhances the feeling of satiety, as well as the metabolism.

He, along with a reduced calorie diet, leading to weight reduction. Reductil 10 mg should be used only as part of a long term approach to weight loss under the care of a physician experienced in the treatment of obesity, which includes changes in diet and behavior, as well as increased physical activity.

How long does it take Reductil 10 mg to work?

Everyone responds differently to treatment with Reductil 10 mg, when used as part of a comprehensive weight loss program. You can lose 2 or more pounds in the first month of treatment. If you do not lose at least 2 pounds in the first month of treatment, you should inform your doctor and he will reassess the situation. Your doctor may change the dose of Reductil.

Who should be treated with Reductil 10 mg?

For some patients may be suitable weight loss program product includes a reduced calorie intake and physical activity. You should discuss with your doctor whether it is appropriate to add Reductil to such a program.

Reductil 10 mg is recommended in patients with overweight of overfeeding, a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater, or overweight patients with overfeeding and BMI of 27 kg/m2 or greater, provided that there are other obesity-related risk factors such as diabetes, II type, or dyslipidemia (elevated levels of fats in the blood). The doctor will determine body mass index and determine whether meet these criteria.

How and when should you take Reductil 10 mg?

Follow your doctor's instructions about how and when to take Reductil. The doctor will recommend that you take 1 capsule daily Reductil. You can take Reductil without food or after a meal.

What to do if you miss a dose?

If you forget to take a dose of Reductil, do not take an extra capsule to make up for the dose that you missed.

How long should you take Reductil 10 mg?

Your doctor will decide how long to take Reductil. Follow the instructions on lekarya.Reductil 10 mg should only be used for up to one year. Data on the use for more than one year are limited.

Who should not take Reductil 10 mg?

Reductil should not be taken by anyone who:

 have inadequately controlled high blood pressure, because some patients Reductil 10 mg may significantly increase blood pressure values

 taking medicines for depression, including those known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tryptophan for sleep disorders

 taking other drugs to reduce the weight acting on the brain

 have had an allergic reaction to the active substance sibutramine or kamnyakoe the ingredients of the capsule

 have coronary artery disease and / or angina pectoris (chest pain associated with heart)

 have an arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)

 have had a heart attack

 diagnosed with congestive heart failure

 have severe liver or kidney failure

 have the syndrome of Gilles de la Tourette (c tic disorder)

 have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)

 Have one of the types of intraocular pressure (glaucoma)

 have a mental illness

 have had a stroke or symptoms similar to a stroke (transient ischemic attack)

 are pregnant or planning to become pregnant

 breastfeed their children

 suffer from severely impaired nutrition (anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa)

 have an enlargement of the prostate with urinary retention

 have a tumor of the adrenal glands, which produce hormones (pheochromocytoma)

 have organic causes of obesity (for reasons related to other diseases)

 have a history of drug abuse, drugs or alcohol;

 are under 18 years of age

 are over 65 years old

If you have any questions or concerns that taking Reductil 10 mg or not, talk to your doctor.

What should warn the physician?

It is important to tell your doctor about all the diseases in the past, so if you are taking any other medicines for weight loss in the past or present, of current illness or symptoms of what medicines you have taken or are taking (medicines prescription or non-prescription), and previous allergic reactions to medications.

It is important to ensure that the physician is known to have heart disease, high blood pressure, migraine, Parkinson's disease, previous stroke, prior transient ischemic attack, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, liver disease, renal disease, history of severe eating disorder (anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa), or some other health problem.

It is important to make sure that the doctor is aware that you have experienced depression or have taken medicines to treat depression. Use of Reductil 10 mg, in depressed patients requires special consideration.

You should inform your doctor if you are taking medicines that regulate the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain.

It is important to tell your doctor if you have had seizures (epilepsy). Use of Reductil 10 mg in patients with epilepsy requires special attention.

It is important to tell your doctor that you have increased eye pressure (glaucoma). Use of Reductil 10 mg in patients with any type of glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma, etc.) requires caution.

It is particularly important to tell your doctor that you are taking drugs that increase the risk of bleeding (eg, aspirin, clopidogrel, ticlopidine, warfarin). Use of Reductil 10 mg in these patients requires special attention. Signs of bleeding can be bruising, bleeding from the nose or gums.

Reductil 10 mg contains lactose and therefore should not be used in patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

Moreover, for regular check ups at the doctor?

You must follow the schedule checkups with the doctor, during which he will be able to track weight and your health.

When should I call the doctor?

It is important to call your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms that worry you. Stop taking Reductil 10 mg and call your doctor if you have any of the following siptomi: difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, chest pain, heart rate above 100 beats per minute, irregular heartbeat, restlessness, dizziness, dezorienatsiya, depression, confusion, anxiety, nervousness, tremors, loss of muscle coordination, muscle stiffness, fever, pain in the eyes, dilated pupils, tremors, sweating, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, or other symptoms that worry you.

What to do in case of pregnancy and lactation?

Reductil 10 mg should not be used by pregnant or lactating women. It is generally considered inappropriate to use medicines for weight loss during pregnancy, so women of childbearing age should apply adequate method of contraception while taking the product and to notify their physician if they become pregnant or if you intend to pregnancy during treatment.

Something about driving or operating dangerous machinery?

Ability to drive, operate machinery, or in high-risk environments can be suppressed while taking Reductil 10 mg, because the product may affect the ability to estimate, thought processes, coordination and motor skills.

Which medicines can cause problems if taken with Reductil 10 mg?

You can not take Reductil 10 mg with medications called monoamine oxidase inhibitors. It is essential that you inform your doctor that you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors for depression or Parkinson's disease, because when used together can have major side effects.

If you are currently taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, your doctor will ask you to stop for at least two weeks before you start taking Reductil 10 mg

When using Reductil 10 mg, in some cases, can occur following side effects:

 Low numbers of platelets

 Violation of the heart beat

 Allergic reactions - from skin rash to those with more weight

 excitability or depression

 Seizures

 Temporary disturbance of short-term memory

 blurred vision

 Alopecia / hair loss /

 Diarrhea or vomiting

 Urinary retention or inflammation of the kidneys

 Abnormalities in sexual activity or menstrual disorders, including severe bleeding from the uterus

 Reversible elevations of liver enzymes

 Headache and increased appetite associated with withdrawal of the product

If you develop symptoms, which are an adverse reaction, stop taking Reductil 10 mg and inform your doctor, who will advise you what to do.

Can Reductil 10 mg affect your blood pressure and heart rate?

A small number of patients with increases in blood pressure and heart rate in the treatment with Reductil 10 mg. You should visit your doctor for regular monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate. They will be monitored before the beginning of the treatment, and then at regular intervals. If you have high blood pressure or heart rate increased when taking Reductil 10 mg, your doctor will decide whether to reduce the dose or interrupt treatment.

If you have high blood pressure that is controlled by drugs or diet, your doctor may choose to appoint Reductil 10 mg as part of a comprehensive program for weight reduction. Reductil 10 mg should not be used by people with uncontrolled blood pressure or one with poor control.

Are there serious side effects?

Certain medications for weight loss is associated with pulmonary hypertension, a rare but severe reaction. Similar cases have been reported with the use of Reductil 10 mg. Since this reaction is rare, can not tell whether Reductil 10 mg may lead to similar uslozhnenie.Parviyat symptom of pulmonary hypertension is a constriction. If you feel a new onset of difficulty breathing or chest pain, weakness or swelling in the feet, ankles and legs, stop taking Reductil 10 mg and call your doctor.

Can Reductil 10 mg damage heart valves?

Certain medications for weight loss, are associated with abnormal function of the heart valves. However, the available clinical data did not show any evidence of higher frequency with respect to Reductil 10 mg. You should discuss this with your doctor.

What should I do in case of an allergic reaction?

If you develop a rash or other allergic reaction, stop taking Reductil 10 mg and tell your doctor immediately.

What should I do in case of an overdose?

Tell your doctor if you take a larger dose, intentionally or accidentally.

How to store Reductil 10 mg?

Do not store above 25 ° C.

Store in original container.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use after the expiry date printed on the carton and blister.