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OBESITY, OBESITY DRUGS, ORLISTAT( KNOWN AS XENICAL) - Coggle Diagram

- - - - INDICATIONS
        
        CONTRAINDICATIONS
        
        Uncontrolled hypertension
        
        Glaucoma
        
        Pregnancy
        
        Agitated states
        
        Hyperthyroidism
        
        Heart disease
        
        History of drug or alcohol abuse
        
        Patients who struggle to loose weight even though they exercise. Patients who cannot control their eating habits which are unhealthy
        
        For patients with an initial BMI greater than 30kg/m2 or greater than 27kg/m2 diagnosed with chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension.
      - The drug reduces body weight by decreasing appetite and increasing the amount of energy used by body . This drug is an appetite suppresant drug
    - - STORAGE
        
        Keep in tight container
        
        SIDE EFFECTS, these are all serious and require a patient to consult with a doctor frequently much.
        
        Shortness of breath
        
        Chest or jaw pain
        
        Upset stomach
        
        Changes in sexual desire
        
        High blood pressure
        
        Unpleasant taste in the mouth
        
        Dizziness
        
        Keep out of reach of children and away from light or moisture.
        
        Store at 20 to 25 degrees
      - ROUTE
        
        Avoid taking it before 6 pm since it can disturb your sleep
        
        Do not take two doses the same time.
        
        Taken orally with glass of water
        
        1 to 12 hours before or after breakfast