Melperone

Generic Name
Melperone
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C16H22FNO
CAS Number
3575-80-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
J8WA3K39B7
Background

Melperone is an atypical antipsychotic of the butyrophenone chemical class, making it structurally related to the typical antipsychotic haloperidol. Melperone has been used for a span of greater than 30 years in the European Union . It has been well established in the treatment of confusion, anxiety, restlessness (particularly in the elderly) and schizophren...

Indication

For the treatment of schizophrenia, sleep, disorders, agitation and mentally confused states .

Associated Conditions
Confusion, Congenital Dementias, Neurotic Disorders, Psychosis, Sleep disorders and disturbances, Psychomotor restlessness
Associated Therapies
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