Melperone

Generic Name: Melperone

Drug Type: Small Molecule

Chemical Formula: C_₁₆H_₂₂FNO

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 schizophrenia as It is known to be well-tolerated with an excellent safety profile. Recently, it has been studied as a treatment of psychosis related to Parkinson's disease .

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

Clinical Trials

Pharmacovigilance in Gerontopsychiatric Patients

Phase 3

Terminated

Conditions: Dementia
Depression
Schizophrenia
Psychosomatic Disorders
Anxiety Disorders

Interventions: Drug: Phenobarbital
Drug: Phenytoin
Drug: Carbamazepine
Drug: Oxcarbazepine
Drug: Valproic Acid
Drug: Lamotrigine
Drug: Topiramate
Drug: Gabapentin
Drug: Levetiracetam
Drug: Pregabalin
Drug: Lacosamide
Drug: Clonazepam
Drug: Biperiden
Drug: Levomepromazine
Drug: Fluphenazine
Drug: Perphenazine
Drug: Perazine
Drug: Thioridazine
Drug: Haloperidol
Drug: Melperone
Drug: Pipamperone
Drug: Bromperidol
Drug: Benperidol
Drug: Sertindole
Drug: Ziprasidone
Drug: Flupentixol
Drug: Chlorprothixene
Drug: Zuclopenthixol
Drug: Fluspirilene
Drug: Pimozide
Drug: Clozapine
Drug: Olanzapine
Drug: Quetiapine
Drug: Sulpiride
Drug: Tiapride
Drug: Amisulpride
Drug: Prothipendyl
Drug: Risperidone
Drug: Aripiprazole
Drug: Paliperidone
Drug: Diazepam
Drug: Oxazepam
Drug: Lorazepam
Drug: Bromazepam
Drug: Clobazam
Drug: Alprazolam
Drug: Hydroxyzine
Drug: Buspirone
Drug: Chloral Hydrate
Drug: Flurazepam
Drug: Nitrazepam
Drug: Triazolam
Drug: Lormetazepam
Drug: Temazepam
Drug: Midazolam
Drug: Brotizolam
Drug: Zopiclone
Drug: Zolpidem
Drug: Zaleplon
Drug: Melatonin
Drug: Clomethiazole
Drug: Diphenhydramine
Drug: Promethazine
Drug: Imipramine
Drug: Clomipramine
Drug: Opipramol
Drug: Trimipramine
Drug: Amitriptyline
Drug: Nortriptyline
Drug: Doxepin
Drug: Maprotiline
Drug: Amitriptyline oxide
Drug: Fluoxetine
Drug: Citalopram
Drug: Paroxetine
Drug: Sertraline
Drug: Fluvoxamine
Drug: Escitalopram
Drug: Tranylcypromine
Drug: Moclobemide
Drug: Mianserin
Drug: Trazodone
Drug: Mirtazapine
Drug: Bupropion
Drug: Venlafaxine
Drug: Reboxetine
Drug: Duloxetine
Drug: Agomelatine
Drug: Pyritinol
Drug: Piracetam
Drug: Donepezil
Drug: Rivastigmine
Drug: Galantamine
Drug: Memantine
Drug: Nicergoline
Drug: Acamprosate
Drug: Lithium

First Posted Date: 2015-03-02

Last Posted Date: 2018-02-28

Lead Sponsor: Hannover Medical School

Target Recruit Count: 407

Registration Number: NCT02374567

Locations: 🇩🇪
Bezirkskrankenhaus Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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Krankenhaus Hedwigshöhe, Berlin, Germany
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Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany

and more 2 locations

Melperone (an Anti-Psychotic) in Patients With Psychosis Associated With Parkinson's Disease

Phase 2

Completed

Conditions: Parkinson's Disease
Psychotic Disorders

Interventions: Drug: Melperone HCl
Drug: Placebo

First Posted Date: 2005-07-29

Last Posted Date: 2011-06-17

Lead Sponsor: Lundbeck LLC

Target Recruit Count: 90

Registration Number: NCT00125138

Locations: 🇺🇸
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, United States
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Northwest Neurospecialists, PLLC, Tucson, Arizona, United States

and more 18 locations

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