Paroxetine

Products Paroxetine is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as a suspension (Deroxat, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1993. Paroxetine is also marketed as Seroxat and Paxil in some countries. Slow-release paroxetine (CR) is not currently available in many countries. Structure and properties Paroxetine (C19H20FNO3, Mr = 329.4 g/mol) is present … Paroxetine

Diphenylbutylpiperidine

Effects Diphenylbutylpiperidines are antidopaminergic, antipsychotic, and antiemetic. Mechanism of action Dopamine antagonists Indications Clinical pictures of the schizophrenic type. Structure and properties Derivatives of diphenylbutylpiperidine. Active ingredients Penfluridol (Semap, off label). Fluspirilen (IMPA, D) Pimozide (out of commerce)

Neuroleptics Effects and Side Effects

Active ingredients Benzamides: Amisulpride (Solian, generic). Sulpiride (Dogmatil) Tiapride (Tiapridal) Benzisoxazoles: Risperidone (Risperdal, generic). Paliperidone (Invega) Benzoisothiazoles: Lurasidone (Latuda) Ziprasidone (Zeldox, Geodon) Butyrophenones: Droperidol (Droperidol Sintetica). Haloperidol (Haldol) Lumateperone (Caplyta) Pipamperone (Dipiperone) Thienobenzodiazepines: Olanzapine (Zyprexa, generic). Dibenzodiazepines: Clozapine (Leponex, generic). Dibenzoxazepines: Loxapine (Adasuve). Dibenzothiazepines: Clotiapine (Entumin) Quetiapine (Seroquel, generic). Dibenzooxepin pyrroles: Asenapine (Sycrest). Diphenylbutylpiperidines: Penfluridol … Neuroleptics Effects and Side Effects

Erythromycin

Products Erythromycin is commercially available for peroral administration in tablet and granular form (Erythrocin / Erythrocin ES). This article refers to the drugs intended for ingestion. Erythromycin was first approved in the 1950s. Structure and properties Erythromycin is a natural substance produced by the bacterium (formerly: ). In oral medications, it is present as erythromycin … Erythromycin

Escitalopram

Products Escitalopram is commercially available as film-coated tablets, drops, and meltable tablets (Cipralex, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. Structure and properties Escitalopram (C20H21FN2O, Mr = 324.4 g/mol) is the active -enantiomer of citalopram. It is present in drugs as escitalopram oxalate, a fine, white to slightly yellowish powder that is … Escitalopram

Aprepitant

Products Aprepitant is commercially available in the form of capsules (Emend). It has been approved in many countries since 2003. Structure and properties Aprepitant (C23H21F7N4O3, Mr = 534.4 g/mol) is a morpholine and triazol-3-one derivative. It exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. For intravenous use, the more water-soluble prodrug … Aprepitant

Citalopram Effects and Side Effects

Products Citalopram is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as an infusion concentrate (Seropram, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. The pure -enantiomer escitalopram is also available (Cipralex, generic). Structure and properties Citalopram (C20H21FN2O, Mr = 324.4 g/mol) is a racemate. It is present in the tablets as citalopram hydrobromide, a … Citalopram Effects and Side Effects

Pimozide

Products Pimozide is no longer commercially available as a finished drug in many countries. It is still available in some countries (Orap tablets). Structure and properties Pimozide (C28H29F2N3O, Mr = 461.5 g/mol) belongs to the diphenylbutylpiperidines. It exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Pimozide (ATC N05AG02) is antipsychotic. The … Pimozide

Sertraline

Products Sertraline is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as an oral concentrate (Zoloft, generic). It was first released in the United States in 1991 and became a blockbuster. It was approved in many countries in 1993. Structure and properties Sertraline (C17H17Cl2N, Mr = 306.2 g/mol) is present in drugs as sertraline hydrochloride, a white … Sertraline

Morgellons: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Morgellons is thought to be a variant of dermatozoa madness in which patients subjectively perceive thread and hyphal formation under the skin. Recent studies have ruled out bacterial origin and led to the classification of the disease as delusional. Patients are treated symptomatically with antipsychotics and may also be accompanied by psychotherapy. What is morgellons? … Morgellons: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Pimozide: Effects, Uses & Risks

The drug pimozide is an active substance that belongs to the category of so-called antipsychotics. The drug is primarily available on the pharmaceutical market under the trade name Orap. In the majority of cases, the drug pimozide is used orally in the form of tablets. In this context, the drug is used primarily for the … Pimozide: Effects, Uses & Risks