Concept information
Preferred term
Pimozide
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Antalon
- Orap
- R-6238
- R6238
Scope note
- A diphenylbutylpiperidine that is effective as an antipsychotic agent and as an alternative to HALOPERIDOL for the suppression of vocal and motor tics in patients with Tourette syndrome. Although the precise mechanism of action is unknown, blockade of postsynaptic dopamine receptors has been postulated. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p403)
History note
- 73
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D010868
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