Mazindol
Mazindol Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
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.
Mazindol is a sympathomimetic amine that stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), leading to increased your heart rate and blood pressure, and decreased appetite. Since the appetite-suppressing effect of the drug tends to decrease after few weeks of treatment, sympathomimetic appetite suppressants are typically used short-term weight-loss program.
| Trade Name | Mazindol |
| Availability | Discontinued |
| Generic | Mazindol |
| Mazindol Other Names | Mazindol, Mazindolo, Mazindolum |
| Related Drugs | phentermine, semaglutide, Wegovy, Saxenda, liraglutide, Alli |
| Type | |
| Formula | C16H13ClN2O |
| Weight | Average: 284.74 Monoisotopic: 284.071640755 |
| Groups | Approved, Investigational |
| Therapeutic Class | |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Mazindol is a sympathomimetic used to treat obesity in combination with lifestyle modifications.
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/m2) or in patients with a body mass index of 27 kg/m2 in the presence of risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia.
How Mazindol works
Unlike other sympathomimetic appetite suppressants such as phentermine, mazindol is thought to inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine rather than to cause its release.
Toxicity
Symptoms of mazindol overdose may be associated with restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations, panic, aggressiveness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, an irregular heartbeat, and seizures.
Food Interaction
- Take with or without food. Preferably take 1 hour before a meal. Taking with food may reduce GI disturbance.
[Moderate] GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate the central nervous system and cardiovascular effects of centrally-acting appetite suppressants.
In one study, concurrent administration of methamphetamine (30 mg intravenously) and ethanol (1 gm This increases cardiac work and myocardial oxygen consumption, which may lead to more adverse cardiovascular effects than either agent alone. Subjective effects of ethanol were diminished in the eight study subjects, but those of methamphetamine were not affected. The pharmacokinetics of methamphetamine were also unaffected except for a decrease in the apparent volume of distribution at steady state. Patients should be counselled to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.
MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of centrally-acting appetite suppressants and alcohol should be avoided if possible, especially in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease.
Mazindol Hypertension interaction
[Major] The use of CNS stimulants is contraindicated in patients with significant cardiovascular impairment such as uncompensated heart failure, severe coronary disease, severe hypertension (including that associated with hyperthyroidism or pheochromocytoma), cardiac structural abnormalities, serious arrhythmias, etc.
Sudden death has been reported in adults and children taking CNS stimulant treatment.
Additionally, stroke, myocardial infarction, chest pain, syncope, arrhythmias and other symptoms have been reported in adults under treatment.
A careful assessment of the cardiovascular status should be done in patients being considered for treatment.
This includes family history, physical exam and further cardiac evaluation (EKG and echocardiogram).
Patients who develop symptoms should have a detailed cardiac evaluation and if needed, treatment should be suspended.
Hypertension interaction[Major] CNS stimulant medications have shown to increase blood pressure, and their use might be contraindicated in patients with severe hypertension.
Caution should be used when administering to patients with preexisting high blood pressure and other cardiovascular conditions.
All patients under treatment should be regularly monitored for changes in blood pressure and heart rate.
Mazindol Drug Interaction
Unknown: vitamin a & d topical, vitamin a & d topical, amphetamine / dextroamphetamine, amphetamine / dextroamphetamine, diphenhydramine, diphenhydramine, calcium / vitamin d, calcium / vitamin d, multivitamin with minerals, multivitamin with minerals, hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b otic, hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b otic, cholecalciferol, cholecalciferol, ferrous fumarate, ferrous fumarate, metoprolol, metoprolol, ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid
Mazindol Disease Interaction
Major: cardiovascular, glaucoma, agitation, cardiac disease, hypertension, liver disease, psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, ticsModerate: bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, renal dysfunction, seizure disorders, diabetics
Half Life
10-13 hours
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