Acomplia

Acomplia (Rimonabant) is an oral medicine applied in patients with extra weight problems. The drug takes its effect by way of suppressing appetite.

Drug Name

Trade Mark Name: Acomplia
Generic Name: Rimonabant

Drug Uses

Acomplia therapy acts more effectively when it is combined with other weight-loss measures like fitness program and healthy diet. Acomplia is usually prescribed for the patients either with obesity or excessive content of the fat in blood. Acomplia is approved for the use of those with type II diabetes diagnosis that can also act as a prevention drug for cardiovascular disease.

How Taken

The majority of patients are advised to take a dose Acomplia (a tablet of 20 mg) once a day before breakfast. As a rule Acomplia is prescribed to be taken once a day. Do not chew the pill or crash it in your mouth.

Drug Class and Mechanism

The effect of the drug is achieved by way of blocking the receptors responsible for hunger signals transmission to the brain known as CB-1 receptors. Thus, Acomplia works by stimulating peripheral organs and boosting lipid and glucose metabolism.