- Molindone Hydrochloride treats schizophrenia by reducing hallucinations and delusions.
- It is a typical antipsychotic that blocks dopamine receptors in the brain.
Chemical Formula:
- C₁₆H₂₄N₂O·HCl
Mechanism of Molindone Hydrochloride:
- D2 receptor antagonist (typical antipsychotic)
- Minimal activity at muscarinic or histaminergic receptors
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Uses of Molindone Hydrochloride:
- Schizophrenia
- Less weight gain than other antipsychotics
Side Effects:
- EPS (moderate risk)
- Minimal sedation
- Less metabolic side effects
Notes:
- Structurally unrelated to other typicals
- Some classify it as a “moderate-potency typical”
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