Why Rimonabant Acomplia?

Rimonabant has been developed from the knowledge that cannabis smokers often experience extreme hunger pangs, which cannabis smokers refer to as ‘the munchies’.

Specifications - Acomplia (Rimonabant) - Investigational Agent for the Management of Obesity

Key Data
Drug (brand/generic) Acomplia / rimonabant
Company/licensee Sanofi-Aventis
Therapy class Cannabinoid receptor antagonist
Product description Selective inhibitor of the CB1 endocannabinoid receptor
Current indication Treatment of obesity in combination with dietary control
Market sector Nutrition
Development status Approved in Europe, pre-registration in the US

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