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Generic Meridia - Sabutramine
Generic Meridia
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Generic Equivalent To Brand Name Meridia
Name : Sabutramine
Dosage : 5mg
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Generic Meridia
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Generic Equivalent To Brand Name Meridia
Name : Sabutramine
Dosage : 10mg
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CLASS and MECHANISM of Action
Generic "Meridia" is a class of drug known as monoamine (serotonin and norepinephrine) re-uptake inhibitors. Generic "Meridia" works by boosting levels of certain chemical messengers in the nervous system, including serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. Generic "Meridia" works by inhibiting the reuptake of the neurochemicals norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine which in turn suppresses the appetite in the appetite control centers in the brain. This is similar to what Prozac and other anti-depressants do. You'll still get hungry, but it will take less food to make you feel full. So you end up eating smaller portions.
Active Ingredients: Sabutramine
Other Ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose; capsule shell: FD&C Blue #2, gelatin, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide.
What is Generic "Meridia" PRESCRIBED for?
Generic "Meridia" is used in the management of obesity, including weight loss and maintenance of weight loss, and should be used in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet and exercise. Generic "Meridia" may also be used for other purposes.
How should I take Generic "Meridia"?
Take Generic "Meridia" exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Generic "Meridia" is usually taken once a day with a full glass of water. It can be taken with or without food.
Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you.
STORAGE
Store in a tight, light-resistant container, at room temperature (between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C), away from heat, moisture and children.
What are the CONTRADICTIONS for taking Generic?
Do not use Generic "Meridia" if you:
- take drugs called monoamine oxides inhibitors (MAOI's), which are used for depression, Parkinson's Disease, and other disorders. This is very important because serious, sometimes even fatal, reactions can occur if Generic "Meridia" is taken at the same time MAOI's are taken;
- take other weight loss medicines that act on the brain, such as phentermine. This includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and herbal products;
- are allergic to Generic "Meridia"
- have coronary heart disease, angina (heart related chest pain), arrythmias, prior heart attack or congestive heart failure
- have severe kidney or liver disease
- have had a stroke or symptoms of a stroke
- are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breast-feeding
- suffer from anorexia nervosa
- take drugs for depression; have had seizures
- have an eye disorder called narrow angle glaucoma
- are under 16 years of age
- take other drugs that regulate serotonin.
Combining Generic "Meridia" with other serotonin regulators can cause a rare, but serious condition called "serotonin syndrome", which requires immediate medical attention and may include symptoms such as restlessness, loss of consciousness, confusion, disorientation, tremors, and increased heart rate. Other serotonin regulators include most anti-depressants, some migraine headache therapies, lithium, tryptophan, and dextromethorphan (cough suppressant).
What Happens if I MISS A DOSE?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Don't take 2 doses at once.
What Happens if I OVERDOSE?
Although doctors have had little experience with overdoses of Generic "Meridia", increased heart rate and blood pressure are possible results. Since any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences, seek medical attention immediately if you suspect an overdose
What are the possible SIDE EFFECTS of Generic "Meridia"?
Though Generic "Meridia" may be safer than other anti-obesity drugs, it still warrants caution. The most troubling side effects include:
- increase in blood pressure
- heart rate
- abnormal heart rhythms (arrythmias) seen in some participants during clinical trials.
However, most of these side effects were observed in participants who took large doses (more than 15 mg) of the drug. Blood pressure elevations were controlled in these trials with dose adjustments. Those who do have high blood pressure to begin with are urged to weigh the benefits and risks of taking this drug. Generic "Meridia's" labeling recommendations calls for blood pressure and pulse measurements prior to therapy initiation and regular monitoring thereafter for all patients.
The most commonly reported side effects include:
- dry mouth
- headache
- constipation
- insomnia
What other drugs can INTERACT with Generic "Meridia"?
Generic "Meridia" may also interact with a variety of other prescription and over-the-counter drugs, especially weight-reducing agents, decongestants, antidepressants, allergy medications, and cough suppressants. Among the many drugs that pose a potential problem are the following:
- Alcohol (excessive amounts)
- Dextromethorphan (found in many over-the-counter cough preparations)
- Dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. Injection, Migranal Nasal Spray)
- Erythromycin (Eryc, Ery-Tab, PCE)
- Fentanyl (Duragesic)
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
- Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
- Lithium (Lithobid, Lithonate)
- Meperidine (Demerol)
- Naratriptan (Amerge)
- Paroxetine (Paxil)
- Pentazocine (Talwin NX, Talacen)
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
- Tryptophan (L-Tryptophan, Trofan)
- Venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Zolmitriptan (Zomig)
- Stimulants such as amphetamines, Dexedrine, Desoxyn, Adderall, Didrex, and Ionamin
Do not combine Generic "Meridia" with other drugs used to suppress appetite, and do not use it within 2 weeks of taking a drug classified as an MAO inhibitor, including the antidepressant medications Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate.
Additional Information
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed
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