Lomitapide



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Lomitapide Information



Lomitapide Benefits & Uses

Lomitapide is used to treat the following -

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

Mild

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



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 -



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


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; JuxtapidTM (lomitapide)



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