mazindol /mā″zindōl/ , an anorexiant. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed over a short term to decrease appetite in the treatment of exogenous obesity. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Glaucoma, history of drug abuse, concomitant use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse effects are insomnia, palpitation, dizziness, dry mouth, tachycardia, and hypersensitivity reactions.
