Rimonabant Tablets (Generic Acomplia) - Uses, Dosage and Side effects

Rimonabant Tablets (Generic Acomplia) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure

The active ingredient contained in Rimonabant Tablets is Rimonabant. The structure is shown below

Generic Forms and Brand names of Rimonabant

Rimonabant is available as Acomplia Tablets, which is the branded version. Generic Acomplia Tablets are available as Rimonabant Tablets manufactured by J.P. Pharma, India. Other generic versions include Slimbant, Riobant, Slimona, Rimoslimor, Zimulti.

Rimonabant Tablets - Preparations

Rimonabant Tablets is packaged as 20 mg pills.

Rimonabant Tablets - Storage Requirements

Rimonabant Tablets is to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C) away from moisture and sunlight.

Rimonabant Tablets - Uses

Rimonabant Tablets is used in along with diet and exercise to treat obese patients whose BMI is greater than or equal to 30 , or overweight patients with BMI greater than 27.
It is used also used to treat abnormal levels of fat in the blood. Rimonabant has also been found to be effective in helping some smokers to quit smoking.

Rimonabant Tablets - Dosage

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

Side Effects Of Rimonabant Tablets

Common side effects of Rimonabant Tablets include anxiety, disorientation, insomnia, nausea, headache, hallucinations, hypertension, heart and kidney damage, palpitations, heart attack, strokes, psychosis, fatigue and hyperphagia.
Less common but serious side effects include severe depression and suicidal thoughts which occur due to drug actions at CB1 receptors in the brain.

Imiquad Cream - Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

Imiquad Cream - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure

The active ingredient contained in Imiquad Cream is Imiquimod. The structure is shown below

Generic Forms and Brand names of Imiquimod Cream

Imiquimod Cream is available as Aldara, which is the branded version. The generic version is available as Imiquad Cream which is manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Gracewell) India.

Imiquad Cream Preparations

Imiquad Cream is packaged in single-use packets, with usually 12 or 24 packets supplied per box.

Imiquad Cream - Storage Requirements

Imiquad Cream is to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C) away from moisture and sunlight.

Imiquad Cream - Uses

Imiquad Cream is used to treat certain diseases of the skin, including skin cancers as well as External genital and perianal warts/condyloma acuminata in patients 12 years old or older.

Imiquad Cream - Dosage

The recommended dosage for Adults (12 years and over): Imiquimod Cream (Aldara or Imiquad Cream) should be applied 2 times per week for a full 16 weeks to a defined treatment area on the face or scalp.
For a typical treatment Imiquad Cream should be applied 2 times per week for a full 16 weeks to a defined treatment area. The treatment area is defined as one contiguous area of approximately 25 cm2 (e.g., 5 cm x 5 cm)

Side Effects Of Imiquad Cream

Common side effects of Imiquad Cream include back pain, diarrhea, headache, mild pain, burning, itching, redness, flaking, swelling, tenderness at the application site, scabbing, thick or hardened skin at the application site. Serious but rare side effects that require emergency medical attention include hives, difficulty in breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Further Information

Patient Information About Imiquimod