Flupentixol

A typical antipsychotic (previously known as major tranquilizers)

Mode of action:

Specifically antagonizes D1 and D2 dopamine receptors (as well as serotonin).

The typical antipsychotics are less used now that the atypical antipsychotics are available (with less side effects) but the Flupenthixol decanoate ester is useful in patients who are likely to be non-compliant - it is given as an intramuscular depot injection lasting up to 4 weeks from a single injection.


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 * ru:Флупентиксол
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