Mysimba

Naltrexone and bupropion tablets for weight management. They work on the brain's reward system to cut food cravings.

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Mysimba details

Condition: Chronic Weight Management
Alternative names: naltrexone, bupropion
Therapeutic class: Opioid Antagonist, Aminoketone Antidepressant Combination
Pharmacological class: Weight Management Agent
Minor side effects: nausea; headache; constipation
Moderate side effects: dry mouth; insomnia; vomiting
Dosage forms: Tablet
Administration route: Oral use
Supply category: Prescription-only medicine (POM)
Originator: Orexigen Therapeutics
Onset Time: 4–8 weeks
Duration: 12–24 hours
Storage instructions: Store below 25°C.
Drug interactions: MAO Inhibitors; Opioid Analgesics; Alcohol
Age restrictions: Approved for adults over eighteen years.

Contraindications

uncontrolled hypertension; seizure disorders; abrupt alcohol withdrawal; MAO inhibitor therapy

Serious side effects

suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; seizure activation, requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Naltrexone and bupropion tablets for weight management. They work on the brain's reward system to cut food cravings.

Mechanism of action

Metabolites coordinate pathways in the hypothalamic feeding center and mesolimbic reward system to lower food desires.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Highly contraindicated. No therapeutic benefit during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Avoid.

Mysimba names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.

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