MAZINDOL

Tricyclic anorexigenic agent unrelated to and smaller 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. Pharmacological action: appetite depressants, dopamine uptake inhibitors, adrenergic uptake inhibitors, nervous system' >central nervous system stimulants. Chemical name: 3H-Imidazo(2,1-a)isoindol-5-ol, 5-(4-chlorophenyl)-2,5-dihydro-