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Lowet 120

Capsule-(120mg)
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Albion Laboratories Ltd.

Generic: Orlistat

1 Capsule
৳ 50
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Medicine Overview of Lowet 120mg Capsule

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Introduction

Lowet 120 is a medicine used in the treatment of obesity. It helps the body in blocking the absorption of fats from the small intestines and stomach. Lowet 120 should be taken along with food in the dose and duration as per prescription. It must be swallowed as a whole. It works best when it is used along with regular physical activity and healthy diet. It should not be taken for a long term unless your doctor tells you to do so. For better efficacy of the medicine, fat-rich foods should be avoided along with the medicine. Some of the common side effects of Lowet 120 include presence of fat in the stool, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If any of the side effects bother you, tell your doctor without delay. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must take this medicine only with a valid prescription. Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. This medicine should not be considered as a long-term treatment unless you are prescribed by your doctor.

Uses of Lowet 120

  • Obesity

Side effects of Lowet 120

Common
  • Abdominal pain
  • Fat in stool
  • Flatus with discharge
  • Oily spotting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal cramp
  • Flatulence
  • Soft stools

How to use Lowet 120

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lowet 120 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Lowet 120 with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

How Lowet 120 works

Lowet 120 is a lipase inhibitor. It works in the stomach and small intestine by blocking the absorption of fat from food by blocking enzymes responsible for the breakdown of fat.

Quick Tips

  • Lowet 120 is used to aid weight loss in obese individuals.
  • It should be used along with regular physical activity and a healthy diet.
  • Take it during or up to 1 hour after each meal.
  • Skip your dose if you miss a meal or if your meal contains no fat.
  • A multivitamin supplement containing vitamins A, D, and K is recommended when taking Lowet 120.
  • It should not be taken for longer than six months. If you have been unable to lose weight after 12 weeks of taking this medicine, you should stop taking it and consult your doctor.

Brief Description

Indication

Obesity

Administration

Should be taken with food. Take immediately before or during or up to 1 hr after each main meal. If a meal is missed or contains no fat, the dose may be omitted.

Adult Dose

Oral Obesity Adult: Indicated in patients with pretreatment BMI >30 kg/m², or BMI >27 kg/m² in presence of other risk factors or diseases (eg, HTN, DM, hyperlipidemia) 120 mg tid w/ each main meal. Patients w/ BMI >28 kg/m2 irrespective of any risk factors: 60 mg tid. Omit dose if a meal is missed or contains no fat. Discontinue if patient is unable to lose at least 5% of the body wt during the 1st 12 wk of therapy.

Child Dose

<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established

Contraindication

Chronic malabsorption syndrome. Cholestasis. Lactation

Mode of Action

Orlistat is a reversible gastric and pancreatic lipase inhibitor. It exerts antiobesity effects by limiting the absorption of dietary fats through inhibition of triglyceride hydrolysis. It does not exert appetite suppressant effects.

Precaution

Patient w/ history of hyperoxaluria or Ca oxalate nephrolithiasis. Monitoring Parameters Monitor BMI, diet, LFT, serum glucose (in patient w/ DM), thryroid function (in patient w/ thyroid disease). Lactation: Not recommended; not known if orlistat is distributed in breast milk

Side Effect

1-10% Oily spotting (5%) Frequency Not Defined Faecal urgency and incontinence, flatulence, fatty stools or discharge, increased defecation; headache, anxiety, fatigue, menstrual irregularities; abdominal pain/discomfort. Potentially Fatal: Anaphylaxis; angioedema.

Interaction

May decrease absorption of oral fat-soluble vitamins, amiodarone, propafenone. May decrease plasma levels of ciclosporin. May alter the effects of warfarin (monitor INR). May elevate plasma levels of pravastatin.

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Safety Advices

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Consuming alcohol with Lowet 120 does not cause any harmful side effects.
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UNSAFE
Lowet 120 is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lowet 120 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
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Lowet 120 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
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Lowet 120 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lowet 120 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Use of this medicine may be associated with the formation of kidney stones in patients with underlying kidney disease.
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Lowet 120 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lowet 120 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Disclaimer

The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.