Active Ingredient: Each capsule contains 15 mg Sibutramine Hydrochloride
Dosage Forms: Capsules
Indications: For the treatment of obesity.
Manufacturer: Knoll Pharmaceuticals
Packaging Details: 1 box (30 capsules)
Delivery: 3-8 business days, Shipment from Europe
Meridia by Knoll Pharmaceuticals is primarily used to assist overweight people in losing weight by adjusting neurotransmitters inside the brain.
Neurotransmitters are defined as chemicals generated and released through nerves for communicating with other nerves. The neurotransmitters released may stick to other nerves or may be absorbed again by those nerves that usually release them. This processed is called reuptake. Thus, sibutramine used to obstruct reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine and neurotransmitters dopamine. This obstruction of the reuptake of neurotransmitters alters neurotransmitters balance inside the nerve cells which affects the interaction and function of the nerve.
Meridia by Knoll Pharmaceuticals belongs to the “appetite suppressants” class of medications that help in reducing the cravings and hunger through alteration in the appetite control centers present in the brain.
Meridia by Knoll Pharmaceuticals was considered an effective drug for weight loss when taken with a healthy low calorie diet and exercise. It was also recommended for treating obesity related to high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure.
This medicine was not commonly prescribed and people suffering from anorexia nervosa were not allowed to take it. Bodybuilders who used to take sibutramine were likely to achieve a reduction of 5 to 10% from their weight. The reason of its withdrawal was some of its side effects that were found potentially hazardous and life threatening.