Pimozide (Systemic)
Brand Names : Orap
Category- Antidyskinetic, Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome
- Antipsychotic
DescriptionPimozide (PIM-oh-zide) is used to treat the symptoms of Tourette's
syndrome. It is meant only for patients with severe symptoms who cannot take
or have not been helped by other medicine.
Pimozide works in the central nervous system to help control the vocal
outbursts and uncontrolled, repeated movements of the body (tics) that interfere
with normal life. It will not completely cure the tics, but will help to reduce
their number and severity.
Pimozide may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Oral
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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