This anti obesity pill comes as a supplement to diet and exercise programs. Acomplia has been proven to reduce hunger feeling and as a result help people lose weight. In addition it can also help curb the urge of smoking. Acomplia is manufactured by Sanofi Aventis since 2006 and it carries an EU approval.
Much like any other generic drug, generic Acomplia (Rimonabant) is biologically equal to the brand Acomplia and it is simply manufactured and sold at lower price. Generic Acomplia is actually equivalent to brand Acomplia in its efficiency, strength, dosage, ingredients, safety and intended use.
Acomplia acts by selectively blocking CB1 receptors found in the brain and in peripheral organs important in glucose and lipid metabolism, including adipose tissue, the liver, gastrointestinal tract and muscle. CB1 receptor blockade with Acomplia acts to decrease the over activity of the endo-cannabinoid system.
* Complementary to reduced-calorie diet and exercise program in treating obesity or overweight patients who suffer from Type 2 diabetes and high levels of fat in their blood.
* Prevents risk of cardiovascular disease.
* Loose weight, especially at patients with large waist circumference.