pimozide Pharm.
(ˈpɪməʊzaɪd)
[f. piperidine + elements in benzimidazolin, part of the systematic name of the compound (see imide and azo-).]
A derivative of piperidine that is a colourless powder used as a tranquillizer in the treatment of schizophrenia and anxiety states.
| 1968 Arzneimittel-Forschung XVIII. 261 (heading) Pimozide, a chemically novel, highly potent and orally long-acting neuroleptic drug. 1976 Smythies & Corbett Psychiatry iii. 27 Other effective anti-psychotics..include the butyrophenones and pimozide. 1977 Lancet 21 May 1105/1, I have treated a boy of 17..for anorexia nervosa... He received pimozide 4 mg three times a day for a month. |