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Pimozide

Anti psychotics

Description

This medication is used to reduce uncontrolled movements (motor tics) or outbursts of words/sounds (vocal tics) caused by Tourette syndrome. Pimozide is a medication that works by decreasing the activity of a natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. Pimozide should not be used for mild symptoms.

Mechanism of action

It acts by blocking dopaminergic receptors & has weak alpha-adrenergic & cholinergic activity.

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Mechanism of action

It acts by blocking dopaminergic receptors & has weak alpha-adrenergic & cholinergic activity.

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