Pimozide
Definition
Pimozide is an atypical antipsychotic drug used to treat serious motor and verbal tics associated with Tourette's syndrome. It is sold under the brand name Orap.
Purpose
Pimozide is classified as an atypical antipsychotic drug. It is structurally similar to another drug, haloperidol, which was the first drug to be used in Tourette's syndrome. Pimozide is most often used to treat symptoms of Tourette's syndrome, although it has also been used for treating schizophrenia mania, and other behavioral disorders.
Description
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