IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the
medication is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using Xenical.
ORLISTAT - ORAL (OR-lih-stat)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Xenical
What is Xinacal
Xinacal is a weight-control medication for the long-term treatment of significant obesity.
Xinacal Uses
Xinacal is used with a
reduced-calorie diet to help significantly overweight persons lose
weight. It also helps to prevent regaining weight previously lost. Orlistat works by blocking some of the fat normally digested by the
intestine.
How to Take Xinacal
Take Xinacal by mouth, generally
three times daily during (or up to one hour after) each main meal that
contains fat. Your daily intake of fat, protein and carbohydrate
should be evenly spread over three main meals.
If a meal is occasionally missed
or contains no fat, skip that dose of the medication. Because Xinacal
can interfere with absorption of fat-soluble
vitamins (e.g., A,D,E,K), a daily multivitamin supplement containing
these nutrients is recommended. Take the multivitamin at least 2 hours
before or 2 hours after Xinacal (e.g., at bedtime). The effects of
Xinacal may begin as soon as 1-2 days after treatment begins;
noticeable weight loss will take longer.
Xinacal Side Effects
Fatty/oily stool, oily
spotting, intestinal gas with discharge, bowel movement urgency, poor
bowel control, or headaches may occur. If these effects persist or
worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Intestinal side effects (e.g.,
oily stool) may increase in intensity if you exceed your daily dietary
fat allowance. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist.
Xinacal Precautions
Tell your doctor
your medical history, including: allergies, digestive disorders (malabsorption
or cholestasis), low thyroid function (hypothyroidism), other
metabolism problems (e.g., oxalate kidney stones, hyperoxaluria).
Xinacal should not be used if you have anorexia nervosa or bulimia-type
eating disorders. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using
Xinacal. The manufacturer does not recommend use of Xinacal
during pregnancy. It is not known whether Xinacal is excreted into
breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant,
breast-feeding while using Xinacal is not recommended. Consult your
doctor before breast-feeding.
Xinacal Substance Interactions
Tell your doctor
of all and non medications you use, especially
of: cyclosporine, "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin),
medications for
diabetes (e.g., insulin), other medications used for weight loss.
Cyclosporine should be taken at least 2 hours before or after orlistat
to assure maximum absorption of the cyclosporine into your
bloodstream. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or
pharmacist approval.
Xinacal Overdose
If overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency room
immediately.
Other Notes About Xinacal
Do not share Xinacal with others. Follow your doctor-approved nutritional,
reduced-calorie diet containing about 30 percent calories from fat.
Also, exercise is recommended; however, first consult your doctor or
pharmacist.
Xinacal Missed Dose
If you miss a
dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the
next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.
Xinacal Storage
Store Xinacal at room temperature (77
degrees F, 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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