Lorcaserin is sometimes used to treat obesity that may be related to diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure.
Belviq XR is a drug made in United States. You need a doctor's prescription to buy it. But its analogues can be bought online anywhere in the world without going to a specialist.
Lorcaserin is a complete analogue of Belviq XR. It has the same composition, dosage and methods of use. Also Lorcaserin has a lower cost compared to Belviq XR.
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Side effects
However, your doctor has prescribed this drug because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk ofside effects.
Warnings
To make sure lorcaserin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- diabetes;
- congestive heart failure;
- a heart valve disorder;
- a heart condition such as "AV block" (2nd or 3rd degree);
- sickle cell anemia;
- leukemia or myeloma;
- kidney or liver disease; or
- a physical deformity of the penis (such as Peyronie's disease).
Interactions
TraMADol: Serotonin Modulators may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of TraMADol. The risk of seizures may be increased. TraMADol may enhance the serotonergic effect of Serotonin Modulators. This could result in serotonin syndrome. Monitor therapy
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Ergot Derivatives: Lorcaserin may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Ergot Derivatives. Specifically, use of these drugs together may increase the risk of developing valvular heart disease. Lorcaserin may enhance the serotonergic effect of Ergot Derivatives. This could result in serotonin syndrome. Avoid combination
Food interaction
Administration with or without food has no effect.
Pregnancy
- Use caution in cirrhosis, ocular herpes simplex, HTN, diverticulitis, hypothyroidism, myasthenia gravi, PUD, osteoporosis, ulcerative colitis, psychotic tendencies, untreated systemic infections, renal insufficiency, pregnancy.
- WHO allows use of pyrantel pamoate in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy, acknowledging that the effects of pyrantel on birth outcome are not certain.
Overview
In 2012, the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) approved Belviq new drug for weight loss lorcaserin, under the brand name Belviq (Russian Belvik). In Russia, drugs with lorcaserin are not registered. This drug acts on the serotonin receptors in the brain, helping to feel side effects that, while consuming less food.
In the USA, lorcaserin is a prescription drug. It is also subject to control according to the Controlled Substances Act (CIV list). Alternative sale or transfer to third parties is prohibited by US federal law.
Structure
Lorcaserin as a chemical substance is (1R) -8-chloro-1-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1h-3-benzazepine. The empirical formula for lorcaserin is C11H14Cl N. The molecular weight is 195.7 g / mol.
Mechanism of action
Lorcaserin is Belviq antagonist of serotonin 5-HT2C receptors. The effect of lorcaserin is based on the fact that it blocks the urge to hunger, allowing patients to feel more full from a smaller amount of food.
Indications for use
Lorcaserin is used in the treatment of obesity and maintaining body weight only as part of complex therapy, involving a change in lifestyle, including dietary restrictions and / or physical activity. Indicated for patients with the following body mass index (BMI = body weight in kg / (height in m) 2):
- for patients without concomitant diseases - with a BMI of at least 30 kg / m2
- for patients with a BMI of at least 27 kg / m2, having at least one concomitant disease, such as arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia.
Dosage and administration
Lorcaserin is taken orally for weight loss at 10 mg twice a day. If the patient’s weight in the first 12 weeks has not decreased by 5% or more, lorcaserin is discontinued, since the probability of the patient achieving significant weight loss with continued treatment with lorcaserin is negligible.
Side Effects of Lorcaserin
The main side effects of lorcaserin are nausea, dry mouth, constipation, headache, dizziness, and fatigue. Contraindicated in children, pregnant and lactating mothers.
It must be added that the existing Belvik analogues have a significant drawback: after the withdrawal of therapy in many patients, overweight begins to return, as the appetite rises Belviq the initial level. It is possible that Belviq tool also inherited these properties.
Lorcaserin is a drug to reduce body weight, which is produced in the United States. Another product name is Belvik. This is an innovative tool that allows you to change nutrition systems without stress for the body.
The drug is suitable for use by men and women with various degrees of obesity, but it is recommended to consult a doctor before using the product.
Release form
Lorcaserin is available in tablet form. The color of the drug is blue. The package contains 60 tablets. In one tablet, 10 mg of the main active ingredient is present.
Each tablet has a designation of 10. This is the main indicator of the original product.
Structure
The main active ingredient of the drug is lorcaserin. The chemical formula of this substance is (1R) -8-chloro-1-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1h-3-benzazepine.
Effect on the body