Mechanism of action
It is a antagonist at D1 and D2 dopamine receptors. They contain a thioxanthine moiety.Known drug targets of zuclopenthixol include 5 hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A, D(1B) dopamine receptor, D(1A) dopamine receptor and alpha-1A adrenergic receptor.It is metabolized by cytochrome P450 2D6.It has slight antihistamine properties and blocks serotonergic properties. well absorbed By GI.