| Acne |
No |
| Active Half-Life |
1 hour |
| Active substance |
Sibutramine |
| Also known as |
Sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate |
| Aromatization |
No |
| Blood pressure |
Can increase blood pressure |
| Chemical name |
N-{1-[1-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclobutyl]-3-methylbutyl}-N,N-dimethylamine hydrochloride monohydrate |
| Classification |
Non-steroidal anorexiant |
| Dosage |
10-15 mg/day |
| Dosage (medical) |
Typically 10 mg once daily, may increase to 15 mg if insufficient weight loss |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not recommended for use in sports |
| Effects |
Weight loss, appetite suppression |
| FORM |
100 tabs x 20 mg/tab |
| Formula |
C17H26ClNВ·HClВ·H2O |
| Half-life |
1.1 hours (sibutramine), 14-16 hours (active metabolites M1 and M2) |
| HBR |
Perhaps |
| Hepatotoxicity |
Low |
| Lab Test |
Blood levels can be measured, though not routinely done |
| Main action |
Reduction in calorie intake by inducing satiety |
| Side effects |
Dry mouth, insomnia, constipation, increased heart rate |
| Storage conditions |
Store at room temperature, keep away from moisture and heat |
| Substance class |
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) |
| Trade name |
Meridia, Reductil |
| Use in sports |
Not commonly used due to potential side effects and banned status in many sports |
| Water Retention |
No |
| Manufacturer |
Dragon Pharma |
