Obezita 60 Capsule

Obezita 60 mg is an anti-obesity oral capsule that’s used by obese or overweight individuals who are above the age of 18. Orlistat, which is the active ingredient in the medication, is a lipase inhibitor. That means that it directly functions in the gut of the body to block the absorption of fat that’s usually consumed by individuals through their meals. This mechanism is a little different than other weight loss drugs, and this is how Obezita 60 mg manages to reduce a person’s calorie intake. 

Key Features

How does Obezita 60 mg work?

The active ingredient in the Obezita 60 mg is orlistat, which is a lipase inhibitor. This basically means that orlistat blocks the pancreatic and gastric lipases from functioning in the gut. Thus, Obezita 60 mg works on the gastrointestinal tract in a direct mechanism, unlike other drugs that are used for weight loss. 

The pancreatic and gastric lipases are mainly responsible for breaking down dietary fat that is present in most of our meals. Orlistat binds itself to the residue sites of these lipases and makes them inactive. Since the lipases are inactive, dietary fat is not broken down by the lipases and isn’t absorbed by the stomach and small intestines. Through this process, orlistat is able to reduce fat absorption by a third. The fat then passes through the gastrointestinal tract and passes out of the body through bowel movements, which is able to reduce a person’s calorie intake. 

Dosage

Any individual should speak with their healthcare provider before starting to take Obezita 60 mg, but here are a few guidelines that should be kept in mind:

• An individual is supposed to take the Obezita 60 mg capsule thrice a day with each of their meals. 
• The capsule should be taken either with each meal or within an hour of eating the meal.
• An individual should always take the capsule with a glass of water. 
• If the current meal has low to negligible fat content, then the dose can be skipped for that meal. 

Uses

Obezita 60 mg is typically suggested in the following situations:

• To treat obese individuals with a BMI that’s 30 or greater.
• To treat overweight adults who have a BMI that’s 27 or greater.

Side Effects

Some mild side effects you may see are:

• Fatty or oily stools 
• Frequent bowel movements
• Oily discharge or spotting from the rectal area
• Abdominal pain or discomfort
• Passing gas, i.e., flatulence

These side effects may show up more when your meal’s fat content is high and may decrease when the fat in the meal is reduced and the body adjusts to the medication. 

Rare but serious side effects you should watch out for:

• Severe abdominal pain, which might be due to kidney stones or other issues
• Extreme allergic reactions like swelling in the facial area, lips, or throat.
• Bleeding from the rectum
• Liver problems, which can show up as yellowing of the skin or eyes, pale stools, or dark urine

Try to immediately contact your healthcare provider if you experience any of these serious side effects.

Interactions

Cyclosporine

Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant medication that’s usually taken after a person receives an organ transplant and also for autoimmune conditions. Orlistat can reduce the effectiveness of this medication, which is why it can be taken at a different time than Obezita 60 mg. 

Blood thinners

Obezita 60 mg can reduce or block the absorption of the K vitamin. This can increase blood-thinning, so if you are on any blood-thinning medications, then it’s best to inform your healthcare provider. 

Thyroid medications

Orlistat can interfere with the absorption of thyroid medications like levothyroxine, which has the potential to not treat an individual’s hypothyroidism. You may have to take it at a different time. 

Fat-Soluble Vitamins (A, D, E, K)

These fat-soluble fats require dietary fat and bile salts to be absorbed by the body. Since orlistat blocks fat absorption, these vitamins get passed out of the body. That’s why using required supplements is important. 

Antiepileptic Medications

Obezita 60 mg can reduce the effectiveness of anti-seizure medications like valproate or lamotrigine, that’s why you may have to take them at least 2 hours before or after you take Obezita 60 mg. 

Precautions and Safety Warnings

• Obezita 60 mg is not recommended for children and adolescents under the age of 18. 
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking Obezita 60 mg since extreme weight loss is not recommended during those stages. 
• Individuals who have chronic malabsorption syndrome or cholestasis should not take Obezita 60 mg.
• Obezita 60 mg will help to improve your blood sugar, so you might have to get the dosage checked of your blood sugar medications. 
• Inform your healthcare provider if you have any history of kidney stones or gallbladder conditions since they need to be monitored closely. 

Conclusion

Obezita 60 mg is a good non-hormonal medication that can target the gastrointestinal tract directly to trigger weight loss. Other weight loss drugs tend to target the brain signals of hunger cravings and satiety. Orlistat does none of that, it works locally in the gut of the body to reduce an individual’s calorie intake. It’s recommended to pair obezita 60 mg with meals that are lower in fats and calories and also to exercise sufficiently too. 

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