Lorcaserin hydrochloride hemihydrate

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Description:

Lorcaserin Hydrochloride is an FDA-approved prescription weightloss medication that, when used with diet and exercise, can help some overweight adults with a weightrelated medical problem, or obese adults, lose weight and keep it off.

Lorcaserin Hydrochloride is a serotonin 2C receptor agonist. It has been shown to decrease food consumption and promote satiety by selectively activating serotonin 2C receptors in the brain.

Lorcaserin Hydrochloride is specifically indicated as an adjunct to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in clinically obese adults (BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater) and overweight adults (BMI of 27 kg/m2 orgreater) with at least one weight-related comorbid condition.

Applications:

Lorcaserin is an orally administered medication that promotes weight loss. It is used with diet and exercise in overweight adults with a weight-related medical problem or obese adults to lose weight and keep it off. Lorcaserin is a serotonin 2C (5-HT2C) receptor agonist. Although the exact mechanism of action is not known, lorcaserin is thought to selectively stimulate 5-HT2C receptors in the hypothalamus, the area of the brain known to play a major role in regulating hunger and food intake. By activating these receptors, lorcaserin may decrease food consumption by decreasing appetite and making a person feel full even after eating less food than usual.

Lorcaserin is used with a doctor-approved exercise, behavior change, and reduced-calorie diet program to help you lose weight. It is used by certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems. Losing weight and keeping it off can lessen the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. Lorcaserin belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin receptor agonists. It is thought to work by affecting a certain part of the brain that helps control your appetite.

Dosage:

Lorcaserin Hydrochloride is supplied as a tablet designed for oral administration. The recommended dose is one 10mg tablet twice daily. Use of Lorcaserin Hydrochloride should be discontinued if 5%weight loss is not achieved by week 12 of treatment.