Molindone

Generic Name
Molindone
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C16H24N2O2
CAS Number
7416-34-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
RT3Y3QMF8N
Background

An indole derivative effective in schizophrenia and other psychoses and possibly useful in the treatment of the aggressive type of undersocialized conduct disorder. Molindone has much lower affinity for D2 receptors than most antipsychotic agents and has a relatively low affinity for D1 receptors. It has only low to moderate affinity for cholinergic and alph...

Indication

Molindone is used for the management of the manifestations of psychotic disorders.

Associated Conditions
Schizophrenia
Associated Therapies
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