Zimulti

January 30th, 2008

Drug name

Zimulti (Rimonabant)

Drug Uses

Zimulti is used complementary to diet and exercise to treat obese or overweight patients who suffer from Type 2 diabetes and abnormal levels of fat in the blood. It can also prevent the risk of cardiovascular disease.

How Taken

The usual dose is one 20 mg tablet to be taken once daily in the morning before breakfast. Swallow the tablet whole.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Zimulti works on the CB- 1 receptors which are present throughout the body. Zimulti helps in blocking out these receptors which in turn works on intake of food in an individual and curbs his appetite. Weight loss starts taking place as the food intake of an individual is decreased to quite an extent. It acts on the peripheral organs which play a very important part in lipid and glucose metabolism, including the liver, adipose tissue muscles and the gastrointestinal tract.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

Zimulti diet pills should be stored at room temperature in a cool and dry place. Keep away from the reach of children.

Warnings Precautions

It is advisable to consult a doctor before taking Zimulti and adhere to the prescribed dosage to attain the expected results. Zimulti should not be taken by pregnant woman since it may cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Zimulti should not also be used by lactating mothers. Though not clinically proved, there is possibility that this diet pill may be passed into breast milk. Zimulti is metabolized by the liver, so it is recommended that patients with moderate hepatic impairment should consult their healthcare provider before using the drug.

Possible Side Effects

As your body adjusts to the Zimulti Drug, you may experience some of the reported side effects like anxiety, disorientation, insomnia, nausea, headache, hallucinations, hypertension, heart and kidney damage, palpitations, heart attack, strokes, psychosis, fatigue and hyperphagia (excessive eating beyond normal feeling of hunger), gastrointestinal discomfort and dizziness.

More Information

Zimulti is a contemplated brand name for Rimonabant, intended for its launch in the US. It has not yet been made saleable in the US market. Acomplia is a brand name for Rimonabant in the UK and rest of Europe, which was launched in June 2006.


Yerba Diet

January 28th, 2008

Drug name

Yerba Diet

Drug Uses

Yerba Diet is a thermogenic weight loss formula designed to naturally assist the body in burning more calories by efficiently using stored body fat for energy. It also works as an appetite suppressant and an energy booster so you feel less hungry and have more energy.

How Taken

Use Yerba Diet directed by your doctor.
Yerba Diet may be taken by mouth with or without food twice a day.
Swallow Yerba Diet whole. Do not crush or chew before swallowing.
Do not miss any doses. Taking Yerba Diet the same time each day will help you to remember to take it.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Yerba Diet.

Drug Class and Mechanism

There are two main possible ways of inducing a reduction in body fat. One is by reducing food intake or food absorption and the other is by enhancing energy expenditure. Yerba Diet combines a variety of herbal ingredients that maximize your body’s ability to absorb food and increase energy expenditure. This allows you to lose weight naturally, without starving diet programs or excessive workouts.

Ingredients:

Guarana is an evergreen vind indigenous to the Amazon basin. Guarana has been used in connection with athletic performance, fatigue, weight loss and obesity. The indigenous people of the Amazon used Guarana to decrease fatigue as well as to reduce hunger. It is also know to stimulate the central nervous system and increase metabolic rate.

Cayenne has traditionally been used as medicine for centuries. It has shown reductions in appetite in a double-blind trial, studying the effects on appetite and energy intake. It has also been shown to increase metabolism of dietary fats. These trials suggest that Cayenne may help in the treatment of obesity.

White Willow grows primarily in central and southern Europe and contains the parent compound from which aspirin was created. It is traditionally used as a pain medication.

Vitamin B6 is the master vitamin for processing amino acids and the building block of all proteins and some hormones. Vitamin B6 is an essential nutrient in the regulation of mental process and mood. It has been known to improve glucose tolerance.

Green Tea is used as a social and medicinal beverage. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to reduce pain, enhance immunity, and as an energizer to prolong life. Green Tea has been used in connection with weight loss and immune function. It has also been shown to lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Yerba Diet, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Yerba Diet between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Yerba Diet out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Warnings Precautions

This product is for adults only. Do not use this product if you are pregnant, nursing, or have the following conditions: high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid disease, glaucoma, diabetes, difficulty urinating due to prostate enlargement, or if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for two (2) weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, consult your physician before taking this product. Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Possible Side Effects

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
irritation, headaches, flushing, sickness, increased urination may be observed as side effects. If any of the following ever occurs, contact the doctor immediately: heartbeat irregularities, pain in the stomach, muscles, sallow complexion, dark urine.
Seek medical attention right away if any of severe side effects occur.

More Information

A study of 70 patients 20 to 69 years of age, showed a continuing decrease of body weight as well as waist circumference. At the end of the study, mean body weight was decreased by 4.6% and waist circumference by 4.48%. The study concluded that Green Tea significantly increased energy expenditure and lowered body weight.


Superloss Multi

January 27th, 2008

Drug name

Superloss Multi

Drug Uses

Superloss decreases appetite and contains minerals and vitamins.

How Taken

Take 1 capsule 3 times daily before each meal.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Superloss contains Konjac plant extract. Konjac is a polysaccharide. It is also a soluble fiber and can absorb up to 200 times its weight in water. Konjac reduces blood fats, discourages weight gain, helps to keep blood sugar levels normal, and relieves constipation. When ingested, it takes on a jelly-like consistency and expands to make the stomach feel full.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store at the room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children.

Warnings Precautions

There are no known contraindications.

Possible Side Effects

Superloss Multi is safe and free from side effects.

More Information

According to results of trials in which obese patients were put on calorie-restricted diets and Konjac, it was proved that Konjac acts as a bulking agent in the colon, which stimulates peristalsis (the muscular movement that causes bowel evacuation).


Rimonabant

January 25th, 2008

Drug name

Rimonabant

Drug Uses

Rimonabant is used complementary to diet and exercise to treat obese or overweight patients who suffer from Type 2 diabetes and abnormal levels of fat in the blood. It can also prevent the risk of cardiovascular disease.

How Taken

Rimonabant should be taken once a day, before breakfast. The normally recommended Rimonabant dosage is 20mg which should be swallowed with a full glass of water.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Rimonabant works by blocking the CB1 receptor, one of two receptors found in our body’s physiological system called the Endocannabinoid System (EC System). Thus, helping stabilize the over-activation of the EC system and managing hunger cravings in a better way.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store at the room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children.

Warnings Precautions

It is advisable to consult a doctor before taking Rimonabant and adhere to the prescribed dosage to attain the expected results. Rimonabant should not be taken by pregnant woman since it may cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Rimonabant should not also be used by lactating mothers. Though not clinically proved, there is possibility that this diet pill may be passed into breast milk. Rimonabant is metabolized by the liver, so it is recommended that patients with moderate hepatic impairment should consult their healthcare provider before using the drug.

Possible Side Effects

As your body adjusts to Rimonabant, you may experience some of the reported side effects like anxiety, disorientation, insomnia, nausea, headache, hallucinations, hypertension, heart and kidney damage, palpitations, heart attack, strokes, psychosis, fatigue and hyperphagia (excessive eating beyond normal feeling of hunger), gastrointestinal discomfort and dizziness.

More Information

Rimonabant may also be found to be effective in assisting some smokers to quit smoking. Sanofi-Aventis is currently conducting studies to determine the possible value of Rimonabant in smoking-cessation therapy. The Studies with Rimonabant and Tobacco Use (STRATUS) Program involves more than 6,000 subjects. STRATUS is designed to explore two smoking-related therapies. First, to use Rimonabant directly to aid in smoking cessation. Second, to help prevent weight gain in former smokers. Initial results apparently suggest that Rimonabant is effective for both uses.


Premium Diet Patch

January 23rd, 2008

Drug name

Premium Diet Patch

Drug Uses

Premium Diet Patch helps you to lose weight by increasing your metabolism to burn more calories and decreasing your hunger resulting in natural weight loss.

How Taken

Application is simple and convenient. Just place a Premium Diet Patch on the wrist, arm, or some other smooth part of the body, just like a band-aid. The special formula is absorbed immediately into the skin (transdermal delivery) and goes right into the bloodstream where it goes to work at once, and keeps on working! You will eat less, feel less hungry, and quickly lose unwanted pounds and inches.

Each box contains 10 powerful patches. Each patch is to be worn for three days. One box contains a one month supply of patches.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Premium Diet Patch helps to lessen hunger pangs and other symptoms generally associated with weight reduction, and serves to jump-start your metabolism, dramatically increasing your body’s ability to burn fat. Premium Diet Patch is a safe and effective way to control your appetite and lose weight.

Garcinia Cambogia an exotic fruit grown in South India. The extract is used in various foods and pharmaceuticals as it is effective in treating obesity, for reducing cholesterol and controlling appetite. It is a well-established fat burning agent and is known to be beneficial in weight management. The active ingredient of Garcinia Cambogia is hydroxycitric acid (HCA). Hydroxycitric acid is a fruit extract similar to citric acid from oranges and grapefruit, derived mainly from a small, pumpkin-shaped fruit, the Malabar tamarind. Hydroxycitric acid is a natural substance isolated from the fruit. HCA inhibits lipogenesis, lowers the production of cholesterol and fatty acids, increases the production of glycogen in the liver, and suppresses appetite.

Fucus Vesiculosis is high in trace minerals. It contains natural iodine to promote a healthy thyroid, it increases the body’s metabolic rate, which in turn elevates energy levels and speeds up the body’s ability to burn off calories. Fucus Vesiculosis is also known as a promoter of glandular health for the pituitary, adrenal glands, while stimulating blood circulation. Other known actions include the increase of digestion and intestine functions.

Guarana is a climbing shrub that grows wild in the Amazon regions of Brazil and Uruguay. It is a high energy source that increases mental alertness, fights fatigue, slows the pulse, decreases the appetite, and is an excellent mood elevator. Guarana also has tonifying properties that can help the intestines and digestion.

Menthol is used as an effective topical antiseptic to enhance the delivery system of Premium Diet Patch. It prepares the skin to accept the potency formula.

Missed Dose

If you miss to place a patch, use it as soon as you remember.

Storage

Store Premium Diet Patch between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Premium Diet Patch out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Warnings Precautions

Do not place the patch on the genitals or the face.

Possible Side Effects

Premium Diet Patch formula is a natural herbal patch and has not been shown to have any serious side effects. If you have any medical concerns you may review the ingredients with your doctor or healthcare professional.

More Information

The unique application and adhesive technology of this patch allows you to shower, swim, workout and sleep with the patch without ever having to worry about it coming off.