Definition of "sibutramine" []

• A drug that suppresses appetite by inhibiting the reuptake of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin, used in the management of obesity. (noun)

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• "The FDA release further states that patients currently using sibutramine should talk with their healthcare professional to determine if continued use of sibutramine is appropriate and discuss any questions they may have about their treatment."
• "So with the current result it clearly means that sibutramine is a cardiotxic compund and apart from adverse CV outcome this medication has serious neuropsychiatric side effects."
• "The contraindication will state that sibutramine is not to be used in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, including:"