Ingredient

Pimozide

Pimozide is an antipsychotic medication used to treat mental and neurological disorders.

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MFDS ingredient code M071691

What does it do?

Pimozide is primarily a component of the antipsychotic drug class used to treat mental disorders such as schizophrenia. This component is classified as a neuroleptic and helps alleviate the patient's mental symptoms.

Pimozide works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, reducing excessive dopamine activity. This helps alleviate symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions in patients.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Pimozide acts strongly on dopamine receptors compared to other antipsychotics and is particularly effective in treating chronic schizophrenia. However, managing side effects is important, and professional medical supervision is necessary.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.