Pimozide
Information about Pimozide
Pimozide Uses
Pimozide is used in the treatment of schizophrenia.
How Pimozide works
Pimozide is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Common side effects of Pimozide
Sleepiness, Dryness in mouth, Weight gain, Constipation, Dizziness, Decreased appetite, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Sedation
Available Medicine for Pimozide
AtarapA N Pharmacia
₹49 to ₹1412 variant(s)
MozepIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹101 to ₹1372 variant(s)
LarapLa Pharmaceuticals
₹44 to ₹662 variant(s)
R ZepReliance Formulation Pvt Ltd
₹77 to ₹1402 variant(s)
PimideD D Pharmaceuticals
₹75 to ₹1222 variant(s)
PimoMano Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹33 to ₹452 variant(s)
PimozMova Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
₹39 to ₹1193 variant(s)
MonozideGroup Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹12 to ₹192 variant(s)
NeurapTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹29 to ₹422 variant(s)
PimotechShrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹901 variant(s)
Expert advice for Pimozide
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- Get regular blood tests to monitor the levels of electrolytes (salts such as potassium and magnesium) in your blood as suggested by your doctor.
- Regularly get your heart function monitored as suggested by your doctor.
- It may increase your weight, blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and monitor your blood levels regularly.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Pimozide can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as high fever, sweating, muscle stiffness, and faster breathing. These may be due to a rare side effect known as a neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
- Do not stop taking Pimozide without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.