Lomitapide Benefits & Uses

Lomitapide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Lomitapide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be escalated gradually based on response, safety, and tolerability upto 60 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be escalated gradually based on response, safety, and tolerability upto 60 mg/day

Lomitapide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lomitapide is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea

Moderate

Chest Pain
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Angina Pectoris
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Weight Loss
Dyspepsia
Influenza like symptoms
Nasal congestion
Headache
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Dizziness
Back Pain
Fatigue

Lomitapide Related Warnings

Is the use of Lomitapide safe for pregnant women?

Lomitapide has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Lomitapide without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Lomitapide safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Lomitapide on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Lomitapide will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Lomitapide on the Kidneys?

Lomitapide rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lomitapide on the Liver?

Lomitapide has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lomitapide on the Heart?

You can take Lomitapide without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lomitapide with Other Drugs

Lomitapide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Abacavir

Abacavir,Lamivudine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Amiodarone

Amlodipine

Amlodipine,Atorvastatin

Amlodipine,Benazepril

Diclofenac

Captopril

Lomitapide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lomitapide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Galactosemia

Frequently asked Questions about Lomitapide

Is this Lomitapide habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Lomitapide.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lomitapide. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Lomitapide only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Lomitapide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Lomitapide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lomitapide

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Lomitapide and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lomitapide

Taking Lomitapide with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe