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mazindol

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mazindol /ma·zin·dol/ (ma´zin-dōl) a sympathomimetic amine having amphetamine-like actions; used as an anorectic.
mazindol
[mā′zindōl]
an anorexiant.
indication It is prescribed over a short term to decrease appetite in the treatment of exogenous obesity.
contraindications Glaucoma, history of drug abuse, concomitant use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.
adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects are insomnia, palpitation, dizziness, dry mouth, tachycardia, and hypersensitivity reactions.

mazindol [ma´zin-dol]
a sympathomimetic amine having amphetamine-like actions; used as an oral appetite suppressant.

mazindol
(maz´indol´),
n brand names: Mazanor, Sanorex;
drug class: imidazoisoindole anorexiant (Controlled Substance Schedule IV);
action: has amphetamine-like activity and may have an effect on satiety center of the hypothalamus;
use: exogenous obesity.

mazindol
Teronac Pharmacology An agent that inhibits cocaine binding to dopamine transporters in the brain. See Cocaine.


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Table 1 Prescription Weight-Loss Medications Generic Name Trade Name(s) Dexfenfluramine Redux (withdrawn) Diethylpropion Tenuate, Tenuate dospan Fenfluramine Pondimin (withdrawn) Mazindol Sanorex, Mazanor Orlistat Xenical Phendimetrazine Bontril, Plegine, Prelu-2, X-Trozine Phentermine Adipex-P, Fastin, Ionamin, Oby-trim Sibutramine Meridia Single Drug Treatment Several weight-loss medications are available to treat obesity.
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Table 1 Prescription Appetite Suppressant Medications Generic Name Trade Name(s) Dexfenfluramine Redux (Withdrawn) Diethylpropion Tenuate, Tenuate dospan Fenfluramine Pondimin (Withdrawn) Mazindol Sanorex, Mazanor Phendimetrazine Bontril, Plegine, Prelu-2, X-Trozine Phentermine Adipex-P, Fastin, Ionamin, Oby-trim Sibutramine Meridia Single Drug Treatment Several appetite suppressant medications are available to treat obesity.
 
 
 
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