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Drug profile · INN

pimozide

pimozide (ORAP) is a dopamine receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 5
News articles 0
Drug details — pimozide
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
1
Programs
5
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

pimozide (ORAP) is a dopamine receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN pimozide
Brand ORAP
Mechanism Dopamine receptor antagonist
Target Dopamine receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Dopamine receptor antagonist

Primary target: Dopamine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. pimozide Phase 2 · Ultragenyx UK · Tourette Syndrome
  2. GBP-NIB1-101 Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · rheumatoid arthritis
  3. AMOXICILINA NORMON 1000 mg Comprimidos EFG Approved · George Institute for · Infective endocarditis
  4. NL6220204217 Approved · Disc Medicine · HAMLETT compares regular treatment guidelines for patients i
  5. Sulforaphane Approved · Sunshine Guojian Pharmaceutical · HIV Infections

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  1. US 8765168

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Frequently asked questions

What is pimozide?

pimozide (ORAP) is a dopamine receptor antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for pimozide?

ORAP is a marketed brand name for pimozide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of pimozide?

pimozide has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.