Lorcaserin - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

Information about Lorcaserin

Generic Name : Lorcaserin
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Lorcaserin are provided here.

Pronunciation : lor-KAS-er-in

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Lorcaserin, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y57.0 Therapeutic Classification : Appetite Suppressants

Trade Names/Brand Names of Lorcaserin

International :

Belviq

Why is Lorcaserin Prescribed? (Indications)

Lorcaserin is used in adults who are overweight or obese. The drug helps in losing weight.

Lorcaserin may be also used in patients who have weight-related medical problems such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol level. The weight lost is not regained when taking this drug.

Lorcaserin can be used as add-on therapy when a low - calorie diet and increased physical activity is prescribed for weight management in anyone with a body mass index of over 27 kg/m2 or above in overweight people or 35 kg/m2 in obese people.

Lorcaserin works by interacting with certain chemicals in the brain resulting in increasing the feeling of fullness, thereby consumption of food is reduced.

When should Lorcaserin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Lorcaserin should not be used in-

• Pregnant women
• End-stage kidney disease
• Children below 18 years of age

Take extra caution in breastfeeding mothers and patients with the severe liver disease.

What is the dosage of Lorcaserin?

• The recommended dose of lorcaserin is 10 mg twice daily.

• No dose modification is required while giving lorcaserin to patients with mild liver or kidney disease.

• Patient must be evaluated for weight loss after 12 weeks. If the patient has not lost at least 5% of weight, then the treatment with lorcaserin must be discontinued.

How should Lorcaserin be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the side effects of Lorcaserin?

Most Common - Headache, depression and dizziness.
Heart - High blood pressure.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, vomiting, toothache.
General - Fatigue, swelling in the extremities.
Immune System - Upper respiratory tract infection, throat inflammation, seasonal allergy, urinary tract infection, stomach flu.
Metabolic - Decrease in blood sugar, worsening of diabetes mellitus, decreased appetite.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain, muscles and joint pain.
Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness, anxiety, sleeplessness, stress and depression.
Respiratory - Cough, throat pain, nose block.
Skin - Rash.

What are the other precautions for Lorcaserin?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Lorcaserin?

Store at 25°C.