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Pimozide

Medical Definition: 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)
Also Called: R-6238
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 2062-78-4
Previously Indexed: Benzimidazoles (1966-1972),Tranquilizing Agents (1966-1972)

Pimozide Medical Definitions and Terms

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