EMA — authorised 26 March 2015
- Application: EMEA/H/C/003687
- Marketing authorisation holder: Orexigen Therapeutics Ireland Limited
- Local brand name: Mysimba
- Indication: Mysimba is indicated, as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, for the management of weight in adult patients (≥18 years) with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of ≥ 30 kg/m2 (obese), or ≥ 27 kg/m2 to < 30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of one or more weight-related co morbidities (e.g., type 2 diabetes, dyslipidaemia, or controlled hypertension) Treatment with Mysimba should be discontinued after 16 weeks if patients have not lost at least 5% of their initial body weight.
- Status: approved