Mazindol
Mazindol is a stimulant and appetite suppressant used for short-term weight management in obese patients, working by increasing neurotransmitter levels in the brain.
A stimulant appetite suppressant used for short-term obesity treatment, now largely discontinued due to safety concerns.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- A08AA05
- RxNorm
- 6664
- Generic
- Mazindol
- Class
- atc-a08
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Short-term adjunctive treatment of exogenous obesity, typically when dietary measures alone are insufficient.
Acts as a norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor, increasing these neurotransmitters in the brain to suppress appetite and reduce food intake.
Schedule controlled substance with potential for abuse and dependence. Withdrawn from many markets due to cardiovascular safety concerns. Not recommended for long-term use or for patients with a history of substance abuse, cardiovascular disease, or severe hypertension.
Official drug label
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