rimonabant

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rimonabant

A selective cannabinoid-1 receptor blocker that has been shown to reduce body weight and the risk of cardiovascular disease in obese people. The drug has been shown capable of achieving substantial weight loss and reducing cardiovascular risk factors. It has aroused excitement among drug manufacturers who hope it may prove effective in the control of smoking as well as excessive calorie and alcohol intake.
Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
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federal health advisers' rejection of the company's Accomplia weight-loss drug.
Accomplia, a breakthrough anti-obesity drug, had first-quarter sales of 15 million euros ($20 million), the company said, noting it has been used by more than 130,000 patients since its European launch in June last year.