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Mazindol

Generic Name
Mazindol
Brand Names
Sanorex
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C16H13ClN2O
CAS Number
22232-71-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
C56709M5NH

Overview

Mazindol is a tricyclic anorexigenic agent that is unrelated to and less toxic than amphetamine, but with some similar side effects. It inhibits uptake of catecholamines and blocks the binding of cocaine to the dopamine uptake transporter. Mazindol is only approved in the United States for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and is not marketed or available in the United States for use in the treatment of obesity.

Indication

Used in short-term (a few weeks) treatment of exogenous obesity in conjunction with a regimen of weight reduction based on caloric restriction, exercise, and behavior modification in patients with a body mass index of 30 kg of body weight per height in meters squared (kg/m) or in patients with a body mass index of 27 kg/m in the presence of risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia.

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SANOREX
hexim pharmaceuticals inc
00285544
Tablet - Oral
2 MG
12/31/1975
SANOREX
hexim pharmaceuticals inc
00432407
Tablet - Oral
1 MG
12/31/1980

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