Mazindol Medication Information
Get detailed information on Mazindol, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Mazindol provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Mazindol Pronunciation : MA-zin-doll Therapeutic Classification : Appetite SuppressantsTrade Names/Brand Names of Mazindol
India :
International :
Sanorex, Mazanor, Mazindol
Overview of Mazindol
• Mazindol has been used for the treatment of obesity.Why is Mazindol Prescribed? (Indications)
Mazindol, a drug used for the treatment of obesity along with lifestyle changes, is not currently available in the United States or the European Union for this purpose.It decreases the appetite and thereby the weight of a patient with a high body mass index.
It has received an orphan drug status in the European Union for the treatment of narcolepsy, a condition that results in an irresistible desire to sleep.
When should Mazindol not be taken? (Contraindications)
Mazindol is contraindicated in the following conditions:• Allergy to the drug
• Narrow-angle glaucoma
• Severe liver or kidney disease or hypertension
• Heart or brain disease
• Pulmonary artery hypertension
• Psychological conditions like anorexia nervosa, depression, agitation, history of drug abuse or alcoholism (since it is habit forming)
• Children, pregnancy, breastfeeding
What is the dosage of Mazindol?
• For obesity, mazindol is started on a low dose of 0,5 to 1 mg, and can be increased on a weekly basis up to a maximum of 3 mg per day in divided doses.• It is administered for a maximum of 12 weeks.
How should Mazindol be taken?
• Mazindol drugs should be taken with food in divided doses.What are the warnings and precautions for Mazindol?
• Avoid sudden withdrawal if taken for a prolonged duration since it may cause withdrawal symptoms.What are the side effects of Mazindol?
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, constipation, dryness of mouth, taste disturbanceNervous system: Headache, tremor, nervousness, anxiety, agitation, seizures, hallucinations, dizziness, depression, psychosis, vertigo, insomnia, abnormal sensations
Cardiovascular system: High blood pressure, palpitations, chest pain, pulmonary artery hypertension, flushing
Others: Asthenia, allergic reaction, sexual dysfunction, menstrual problems in women, sweating, blurred vision
What are the other precautions for Mazindol?
• Do not take the drug while driving and operating machinery as it can cause dizziness, blurred vision and may mask extreme tiredness.What are the Drug Interactions of Mazindol?
• Mazindol may have an additive effect with other weight loss drugs that act on the brain.• Severe high blood pressure may occur in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors).
• Therefore, a gap of at least 14 days should be maintained between the two drugs.
• The intake of mazindol by patients taking lithium may result in lithium toxicity.
• The dose of diabetes medications may have to be altered in patients taking mazindol.
• Antidepressant drugs may reduce the effects of mazindol.
