{"id":1253,"date":"2013-11-14T22:46:24","date_gmt":"2013-11-14T14:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/?p=1253"},"modified":"2013-11-14T23:09:20","modified_gmt":"2013-11-14T15:09:20","slug":"know-your-medicine-orlistat-for-overweight-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/know-your-medicine-orlistat-for-overweight-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Your Medicine : Orlistat for overweight problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/1.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1254\" alt=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/1.png\" width=\"528\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/1.png 880w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/1-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Uses:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>-Available in capsules.<\/p>\n<p>-Accompanied by a low calorie diet and exercise in order to maximize the effect of weight loss and maintain the outcome.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1255\" alt=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2.png\" width=\"294\" height=\"197\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>How This Medicine Works?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>-Orlistat is categorized as a type of lipase inhibitor.<\/p>\n<p>-It works by preventing a portion of dietary fats from being absorbed into the intestines.<\/p>\n<p>-The unabsorbed fat is then removed from the body in the stool.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>When to take?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Orlistat should be taken with fat-containing meal (during or up to \u00a01 hour after the meal).<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One tablet is taken during each meal.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Omit dose if meal is occasionally missed or contains no fat.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>While Using This Medicine:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b>-Follow the diet plan given by doctor.<\/p>\n<p>-If orlistat is taken with a diet that contains high level of fat (a diet containing more than 30% of the total daily calories from fat), or with any meal that is rich in fat, you are more likely to experience side effects from the medication.<\/p>\n<p>-Orlistat blocks human body&#8217;s absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins and\u00a0beta carotene.<\/p>\n<p>-Therefore, when you use orlistat you should take a daily multivitamin that contains vitamins A, D, E, K, and beta-carotene.<\/p>\n<p>-Take the multivitamin once per day, 2 hours before or after taking orlistat, during bedtime or as suggested by physicians.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/33.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1256\" alt=\"33\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/33.jpg\" width=\"614\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/33.jpg 614w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/33-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>What are the side effects?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>-All medicines may have some unnecessary side effects.<\/p>\n<p>-It can be severe in certain conditions, but mostly they are mild.<\/p>\n<p>-Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any side effects which are severe or persistent.<\/p>\n<p>-Possible side effects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>changes in bowel movement habits<\/li>\n<li>oily spotting on underwear or on clothing<\/li>\n<li>loose, oily or fatty stool<\/li>\n<li>pain or discomfort in the rectum (bottom)<\/li>\n<li>stomach pain<\/li>\n<li>irregular menstrual periods<\/li>\n<li>headache<\/li>\n<li>anxiety<\/li>\n<li>rash<\/li>\n<li>nausea or vomiting<\/li>\n<li>difficulty in breathing or swallowing<\/li>\n<li>excessive tiredness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b>Storage and disposal:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Store at room temperature and in a dry place.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Keep away from direct sunlight.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Keep out of reach of children.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Do not use after the expiry date.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Return any unused or expired medication to the nearest pharmacy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/45.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1257\" alt=\"45\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/45.jpg\" width=\"420\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/45.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/45-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Below are the summary of information of orlistat in picture form.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/56.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1258\" alt=\"56\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/56.gif\" width=\"576\" height=\"399\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/678.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1259\" alt=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/678.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/678.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/epharmaline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/678-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source :<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.knowyourmedicine.gov.my\/newsmaster.cfm?&#038;menuid=95&#038;action=view&#038;retrieveid=123&#038;lang=EN<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uses: -Available in capsules. -Accompanied by a low calorie diet and exercise in order to maximize the effect of weight loss and maintain the outcome. 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