Sibutramine Definition

sə-byo͝otrə-mĭn, -mēn
noun
A drug that suppresses appetite by inhibiting the reuptake of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin, used in the management of obesity.
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Origin of Sibutramine

  • Alteration of cy(clo)– but(yl) perhaps (t)r(i)– (from its three methyl groups) amine

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Sibutramine Sentence Examples

  • This medicine contains the active ingredient sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate, which is a type of anti-obesity medicine.

  • Glaucoma Because sibutramine can cause mydriasis, it should be used with caution in patients with narrow angle glaucoma.

  • Meridia is manufactured by Abbott Pharmaceutical Company and is the brand name for sibutramine.

  • In Europe, sibutramine goes by the brand name of Reductil.

  • Sibutramine - Marketed as Meridia, sibutramine works to suppress appetite and is used in conjunction with diet and exercise to help individuals lose weight.

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