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Xenical |
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| Description |
Xenical is a
gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor used to treat obesity. Orlistat is
(S)-2-formylamino-4-methyl-pentanoic acid (S)-1-[[(2S,
3S)-3-hexyl-4-oxo-2-oxetanyl] methyl]-dodecyl ester. Its empirical
formula is C29H53NO5, and its molecular weight is 495.7.
It is a single diastereomeric molecule that contains four chiral centers, with a negative optical rotation in ethanol at 529 nm |
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| Picture |
Xenical Photo
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| How it's Used |
Taken orally in the form of a pill. |
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| Effects |
XENICAL works in your
digestive system to block about one-third of the fat in the food you
eat from being digested. Enzymes in your digestive system, called
lipases, help digest (or break down) fat. When taken with meals,
XENICAL attaches to the lipases and blocks them from breaking down
some of the fat you have eaten. The
undigested fat cannot be absorbed and is eliminated in your bowel movements. By working
this way, XENICAL helps block about one-third of the fat in the foods you eat from being absorbed by your body. |
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| Side Effects |
Side effects that may occur while taking Xenical include oily
stools or spotting, increased number of bowel movements,
bowel movement urgency, poor bowel movement control, or
gas with discharge. |
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| Remedies |
Here are some sites that offer remedies for drugs including Xenical.
DrugHelp.org is a private, non-profit information and
referral network providing information on specific drugs and treatment options, and referrals
to public and private treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups and crisis
centers throughout the United States.
Narconon Drug Rehabilitation and
Treatment for Addiction. High success rate. Offers Narconon Drug Prevention and Education Services.
Church Of Scientology International Drug Solutions presents information on effective
drug education, drug prevention and drug rehabilitation.
Drug Education Council offers ways to prevent
drug abuse and become better informed about current local and national community awareness
efforts.
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