Xenical (Orlistat)
Drug UsesXenical inhibits gastric and pancreatic lipases, the enzymes which are breaking down triglycerides in the intestinal tract. When pancreatic lipases are blocked, triglycerides from the consumed food are not converted into absorbable free fat acids, and are eliminated practically undigested. The trace amounts of Xenical are absorbed systematically.
How to useThe recommended standard dose is one 120mg pill orally administered. Xenical is recommended to be taken with a full glass of water. Take Xenical during a meal or within one hour after provided that the meal contains some fat. Xenical is recommended to be taken three times daily. The fat, carbohydrates and protein contained in your daily food should be evenly divided over three main meals. If you eat twice a day or if you have a no fat meal, you can skip your Xenical dose.
Drug Class and MechanismComparing to other weight-loss medications working in the brain or central nervous system to suppress appetite, Xenical works in the digestive system by blocking the fat in the food from digestion. Xenical helps obese people to lose weight. It has been clinically investigated and proved to safely work. Xenical is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Roche. Xenical is used in conjunction with a low-calorie diet and physical activity to treat obesity in people suffering from certain risk factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.