Drug reference
pimozide
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Anti Psychotic)
Mechanism of action
Phenylbutylpiperadine; potent centrally acting dopamine D2 receptor antagonist
Common side effects
- Sedation
- Drowsiness
- Akinesia
- Visual disturbance
- EPS
- Speech disorder
Known interactions (54)
- amiodarone + pimozide Contraindicated
- amisulpride + pimozide Contraindicated
- amitriptyline + pimozide Contraindicated
- anagrelide + pimozide Contraindicated
- aprepitant + pimozide Contraindicated
- aripiprazole + pimozide Contraindicated
- asenapine + pimozide Contraindicated
- azithromycin + pimozide Contraindicated
- buprenorphine + pimozide Contraindicated
- chloroquine + pimozide Contraindicated
- chlorpromazine + pimozide Contraindicated
- citalopram + pimozide Contraindicated
- clarithromycin + pimozide Contraindicated
- clomipramine + pimozide Contraindicated
- clozapine + pimozide Contraindicated
- crizotinib + pimozide Contraindicated
- degarelix + pimozide Contraindicated
- desipramine + pimozide Contraindicated
- donepezil + pimozide Contraindicated
- dronedarone + pimozide Contraindicated
- efavirenz + pimozide Contraindicated
- erythromycin + pimozide Contraindicated
- escitalopram + pimozide Contraindicated
- fingolimod + pimozide Contraindicated
- fluconazole + pimozide Contraindicated
- fluoxetine + pimozide Contraindicated
- fluphenazine + pimozide Contraindicated
- gemifloxacin + pimozide Contraindicated
- haloperidol + pimozide Contraindicated
- hydroxyzine + pimozide Contraindicated
- imipramine + pimozide Contraindicated
- itraconazole + pimozide Contraindicated
- ketoconazole + pimozide Contraindicated
- adrenaline-articaine + pimozide Major
- alfuzosin + pimozide Major
- atomoxetine + pimozide Major
- bupropion + pimozide Major
- bupropion-naltrexone + pimozide Major
- cabergoline + pimozide Major
- cimetidine + pimozide Major
- cyclosporin + pimozide Major
- darifenacin + pimozide Major
- dasatinib + pimozide Major
- diltiazem + pimozide Major
- epinephrine + pimozide Major
- goserelin + pimozide Major
- granisetron + pimozide Major
- indapamide + pimozide Major
- ipratropium-salbutamol + pimozide Major
- isoflurane + pimozide Major
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is pimozide?
pimozide belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does pimozide work?
Phenylbutylpiperadine; potent centrally acting dopamine D2 receptor antagonist
What are the common side effects of pimozide?
Sedation, Drowsiness, Akinesia, Visual disturbance, EPS, Speech disorder
Which drugs interact with pimozide?
amiodarone, amisulpride, amitriptyline, anagrelide, aprepitant, aripiprazole, asenapine, azithromycin, buprenorphine, chloroquine, chlorpromazine, citalopram, clarithromycin, clomipramine, clozapine
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