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Pimozide

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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)     
Pharmacological Action Anti-Dyskinesia Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Dopamine Antagonists 		Other names Orap; R6238; R-6238; Pharmascience Brand of Pimozide; Orap forte; Janssen Brand of Pimozide; Antalon; ASTA Medica Brand of PimozideDrugs* : ORAP

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