weight loss medicines

Brand name: O-STAT Generic name: Orlistat Strength: 120 mg Dosage form: Capsule Route of administration: Oral (by mouth) Drug Class Anti-obesity agent Gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor Composition Each capsule contains: Orlistat 120 mg Excipients (inactive ingredients) as approved Mechanism of Action Blocks pancreatic and gastric lipase enzymes Prevents about 30% of dietary fat from being absorbed Unabsorbed fat is excreted through stool Indications (Uses) Management of obesity Weight control in overweight individuals with risk factors (only under medical advice) What it is used for Orlistat is used to help manage obesity by: Reducing fat absorption from food (it blocks enzymes that digest fat) Supporting weight management when combined with a balanced, doctor-recommended diet and lifestyle plan Important points to know It works only on dietary fat, not on appetite or metabolism It is usually prescribed for people with obesity or obesity-related health risks, under medical supervision It is not a quick-fix medicine and should not be used for cosmetic or unnecessary weight loss