Zotepine

Generic Name
Zotepine
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C18H18ClNOS
CAS Number
26615-21-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
U29O83JAZW
Background

Zotepine, with the formula (2-chloro-11-(2-dimethyl-amino-ethoxy)-dibenzo thiepin, is a neuroleptic drug. It was designed and synthesized by Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co Ltd. It has been used as an antipsychotic in Japan, India and some places in Europe like UK and Germany since 1980's. Zotepine was never approved by the FDA. In 1993, it was classified as inac...

Indication

Zotepine, like other atypical antipsychotics, is considered as the first-line treatment in newly diagnosed schizophrenia. It is usually thought to be an option of choice for managing acute schizophrenic episodes when discussion with the patient is not possible. Zotepine, as an atypical antipsychotic, is used in patients who are suffering unacceptable side ef...

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