Serentil

Active Ingredient(s): Mesoridazine
FDA Approved: * February 27, 1970
Pharm Company: * NOVARTIS
Category: Antipsychotic

Mesoridazine (Serentil) is a piperidine neuroleptic drug belonging to the class of drugs called phenothiazines, used in the treatment of schizophrenia.[1] It is a metabolite of thioridazine. The drug's name is derived from the methylsulfoxy and piperidine functional groups in its chemical structure. It has central antiadrenergic, antidopaminergic, antiserotonergic and weak muscarinic anticholinergic effects. Serious side effects include akathisia, tardive dyskinesia and the po... [wikipedia]

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