Xenical Information to lose weight

2012-01-03T15:37:00.000-08:00

Obesityis defined as a chronic medical condition, characterized by excess body fat,which puts extra load on critical organs like the heart and kidneys andtherefore increases risk of heart disease, blood pressure and diabetes. Orligal (Generic Xenical) is effectivein the management of obesity and helps obese individual lose weight and alsoprevents regaining of the lost weight. It is helpful not only in reducing therisk of chronic ailments, but also improves self esteem and restores confidencein affected individuals.

Mode of Action

Orligal (Generic Xenical) works by blocking the absorption offats from the meals you consume. The active ingredient in this medicine isorlistat, which inhibits the action of an enzyme called lipase (producedprimarily by the pancreas). Lipase breaks down the fats in the food and aidstheir absorption. So when lipase activity is inhibited, fats cannot be absorbedby the body and are excreted as such in the stools. Orlistat blocks the absorptionof fats by as much as 25% fat from the meal. This significantly limits thecalorific intake of the body and aids in weight loss.

Dosage and Administration

Orligal (Generic Xenical) is available in hard gelatin capsuleformulation containing 120 mg of the active ingredient. The recommended dosageis one capsule three times a day along with the main meals that you consume.

It is necessary to use this medicine with awell planned nutritionally balanced diet for the best results. As the medicineworks by reducing absorption of fats by the body, it should not be combinedwith a fat rich diet, where the chances of unpleasant side effects are high. Itis best that the meal be planned in such a manner as to provide nutritionevenly from proteins and carbohydrates and a smaller quotient of fats.

It ispossible that Orligal (Generic Xenical)may impair absorption of certain fat soluble essential vitamins like A, D and Eand so a daily multi-vitamin supplementation is recommended during the courseof treatment.

Side Effects and Contraindications

Commonside effects associated with Orligal(Generic Xenical) include headache, abdominal pain, flatulence and oilydischarge from the rectum.

Themedicine is contraindicated in patients with impaired gall bladder function, chronicmalabsorption syndrome (food and nutrients not being absorbed effectively) andhistory of chronic pancreatitis. In people suffering from type II diabetes, hypoglycemiamay occur on use of this medicine. It should not be used in patients sufferingfrom any kind of eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia or those who have anunderactive thyroid function. Safety foruse during pregnancy and breast feeding has not been clearly established.

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The author of this article is the spokesperson for Respect Pharmacy

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