Acomplia & smoking cessation

Acomplia, the highly anticipated blockbuster weight loss drug is likely to offer multiple benefits. Apart from providing relief to millions of obese people worldwide, the wonder drug may also play a major role in helping smokers quit their habit of cigarette smoking.

Acomplia (Rimonabant), the new generation weight loss drug works by inhibiting the CB1 receptor, one of two receptors found in the EndoCannabinoid System (or EC System) that are located in the brain and other parts of the body. One of the pivotal facts about EC System is that apart from its association with regulation of the body's intake of food, it is also involved in tobacco dependency as chronic tobacco use over-stimulates the EC system and creates an imbalance.

Apart from weight loss aspirants, Acomplia can be beneficial for smokers' community as well. Proper usage of Acomplia, which works by blocking the CB1 receptor, can help in restoring the balance of the EC system resulting in reduced dependence on tobacco. These dual benefits - smoking cessation and reduced weight gain will make rimonabant a promising agent for treating tobacco dependence.

Though the percentage of smokers who are going to benefit from Acomplia is considerably less as compared to the mounting number of obese and overweight individuals who're going to benefit the most still its usefulness for the smokers' community cannot be ignored The result of Acomplia's trial shows that it's a significant method for curbing smoking. It compares favorably with other smoking cessation products and is at par with them as far as its efficacy is concerned.

With obesity affecting 100 million people in the United States and Europe, and billions across the world, a diet pill such as Acomplia could generate up to $6 billion a year in sales by the end of the decade. It can put Acomplia on the top league with other available popular weight loss drugs.

The dual benefits of Acompia, which will help in treating deadly diseases such as obesity and smoking, both of which are spreading all over the world like wildfire, can make it one of the most sought after prescription drug for weight management and smoking cessation.