Mazindol
Mazindol (Sanorex)
Mazindol
( MAYZ-in-dohl)
Pregnancy Category: C Mazanor Sanorex (C-IV) (Rx)

Classification: Anorexiant

See Also: See also Amphetamines and Derivatives .

Action/Kinetics: Onset: 30-60 min; duration: 8-15 hr. t 1/2: Less than 24 hr. Therapeutic blood levels: 0.003-0.012 mcg/mL. Excreted in urine partially unchanged.

Uses: Short-term (8-12 weeks) treatment of exogenous obesity in conjunction with a weight reduction program including exercise, reduced caloric intake, and behavior modification.

Additional Side Effects Testicular pain.

How Supplied: Tablet: 1 mg, 2 mg

Dosage
?Tablets
Adults, initial: 1 mg once daily 1 hr before the first meal of the day; then, dose can be increased to 1 mg t.i.d. before meals or 2 mg once daily 1 hr before lunch.