pimozide

pimozide /pi·mo·zide/ an antipsychotic and antidyskinetic agent used in the treatment of Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome.

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pim·o·zide (pm-zd)

n.

An antipsychotic drug used to treat chronic schizophrenia and in the management of Tourette's syndrome.

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pimozide,

n brand name: Orap;
drug class: antipsychotic, antidyskinetic;
action: blocks dopamine effects on central nervous system;
uses: motor and phonic tics in Giles de la Tourette's syndrome.

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pimozide

an antipsychotic agent in humans; used for its long-acting central antiemetic effect in dogs.