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Sibutramine

Dr Chandra M Gulhati
Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi

Q: What is the role of sibutramine in obesity management?

A:Sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate is an antidepressant which reduces appetite. Therefore it is an anorexic agent. It is being marketed only in a few countries such as Mexico, Czech republic and Turkey by Knoll pharmaceuticals.