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| 1. | clozapine(Clozaril , FazaClo) | ||
| 2. | olanzapine(Zyprexa , Zyprexa Zydis) | ||
| 3. | aripiprazole(Abilify , Abilify Discmelt) | ||
| 4. | risperidone(Risperdal , others...) | ||
| 5. | haloperidol(Haldol , Haldol Decanoate) | ||
| 6. | thioridazine(Mellaril ) | ||
| 7. | quetiapine(Seroquel , Seroquel XR) | ||
| 8. | ziprasidone(Geodon ) | ||
| 9. | loxapine(Loxitane , Loxitane C) | ||
| 10. | chlorproMAZINE(Thorazine , Ormazine) | ||
| 11. | fluphenazine(Prolixin , others...) | ||
| 12. | perphenazine(Trilafon ) | ||
| 13. | paliperidone(Invega ) | ||
| 14. | trifluoperazine(Stelazine ) | ||
| 15. | thiothixene(Navane ) | ||
| 16. | prochlorperazine(Compazine , others...) | ||
| 17. | asenapine | ||
| 18. | paliperidone injection(Invega Sustenna ) | ||
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Medications are the mainstay of treatment for schizophrenia. Drug therapy for the disorder, however, is complicated by several factors: the unpredictability of a given patient's response to specific medications, the number of potentially troubleso...
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The primary form of treatment of schizophrenia is antipsychotic medication. Antipsychotic drugs help to control almost all the positive symptoms of the disorder.
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The primary form of treatment of schizophrenia is antipsychotic medication. Antipsychotic drugs help to control almost all the positive symptoms of the disorder.
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The primary form of treatment of schizophrenia is antipsychotic medication. Antipsychotic drugs help to control almost all the positive symptoms of the disorder.
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CLOZAPINE (KLOE za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is only used when others have not worked. It has a risk of serious side effects and is only available through a monitoring and dispensing system that includes special doctors, pharmacists, and laboratories. For the first few months of treatment, you will be required to have routine blood testing before your prescription can be refilled.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CLOZAPINE (KLOE za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is only used when others have not worked. It has a risk of serious side effects and is only available through a monitoring and dispensing system that includes special doctors, pharmacists, and laboratories. For the first few months of treatment, you will be required to have routine blood testing before your prescription can be refilled.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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Clozapine is an antipsychotic drug used to alleviate the symptoms and signs of schizophrenia—a form of severe mental illness— which is characterized by loss of contact with reality, hallucinations, delusions, and unusual behavior. In t...
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OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders,and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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Olanzapine is classified as an atypical antipsychotic drug. It is available in the United States under the brand names Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.Olanzapine is used to treat schizophrenia, to control manic episodes of bipolar disorder(manic-depress...
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ARIPIPRAZOLE (ay ri PIP ray zole) is an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This medicine may also be used in combination with antidepressants to treat major depressive disorder.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ARIPIPRAZOLE (ay ri PIP ray zole) is an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This medicine may also be used in combination with antidepressants to treat major depressive disorder.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ARIPIPRAZOLE (ay ri PIP ray zole) is an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This medicine may also be used in combination with antidepressants to treat major depressive disorder.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ARIPIPRAZOLE (ay ri PIP ray zole) is an atypical antipsychotic. It is used to treat agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical antipsychotic agent.
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RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some symptoms of autism.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some symptoms of autism.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some symptoms of autism.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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Risperidone is classified as an atypical antipsychotic drug. It is sold in the United States under the brand name of Risperdal.Risperidone is used for the management of symptoms of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.Risperidone is an atypic...
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HALOPERIDOL (ha loe PER i dole) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is also used to control tics and vocal outbursts in patients with Tourette's syndrome and treat behavioral problems in children with severe conduct disorders. It should only be used in these children if other medicines have not worked.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Butyrophenone-derivative antipsychotic agent.
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HALOPERIDOL (ha loe PER i dole) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is also used to control tics and vocal outbursts in patients with Tourette's syndrome and treat behavioral problems in children with severe conduct disorders. It should only be used in these children if other medicines have not worked.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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HALOPERIDOL (ha loe PER i dole) is used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used to control tics and vocal outbursts in patients with Tourette's syndrome.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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HALOPERIDOL (ha loe PER i dole) helps to treat schizophrenia. It can help you to keep in touch with reality and reduce your mental problems.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Haloperidol is a major tranquilizer. It is used to treat psychoses, senile dementia, Tourette''s syndrome, and certain serious behavioral disorders in children.
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THIORIDAZINE (thye oh RID a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine should only be used when other medications have not worked, because it can cause serious heart-related side effects.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Thioridazine is a potent antianxiety and antipsychotic agent. It is a member of the phenothiazine family of compounds.
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THIORIDAZINE (thye oh RID a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine should only be used when other medications have not worked, because it can cause serious heart-related side effects.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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THIORIDAZINE (thye oh RID a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine should only be used when other medications have not worked, because it can cause serious heart-related side effects.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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QUETIAPINE (kwe TYE a peen) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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QUETIAPINE (kwe TYE a peen) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic drug used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia. It is available with a prescription under the trade name Seroquel.Quetiapine is classified as an atypical antipsychotic.
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ZIPRASIDONE (zi PRAY si done) is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ZIPRASIDONE (zi PRAY si done) is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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Ziprasidone is a drug used to treat schizophrenia. It is available with a prescription under the brand name Geodan.Ziprasidone is in a class of drugs called antipsychotics.
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LOXAPINE (LOX a peen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine can help you to keep in touch with reality and reduce your mental problems.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Tricyclic dibenzoxazepine-derivative, conventional (prototypical, first-generation) antipsychotic agent; structurally related to amoxapine, clozapine, and olanzapine.
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Loxapine is a prescription-only drug used to treat serious mental, nervous, and emotional disorders. Loxapine is sold under the brand name Loxitane in the United States.
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CHLORPROMAZINE (klor PROE ma zeen) has many different uses. It is used to treat certain mental and behavioral disorders. It is also used to control nausea and vomiting, nervousness before surgery, and hiccups that will not go away. It is also used to treat episodes of porphyria and in combination with other medicines to treat tetanus.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CHLORPROMAZINE (klor PROE ma zeen) has many different uses. It is used to treat certain mental and behavioral disorders. It is also used to control nausea and vomiting, nervousness before surgery, and hiccups that will not go away. It is also used to treat episodes of porphyria and in combination with other medicines to treat tetanus.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Propylamino-derivative phenothiazine; conventional (prototypical, first-generation) antipsychotic agent.
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Chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic drug. It is a member of the phenothiazine family of compounds and is used to alleviate the symptoms and signs of psychosis.
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FLUPHENAZINE (floo FEN a zeen) helps to treat disordered thoughts and some other emotional, nervous, and mental problems.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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FLUPHENAZINE (floo FEN a zeen) helps to treat disordered thoughts and some other emotional, nervous, and mental problems.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Phenothiazine antipsychotic agent.
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FLUPHENAZINE (floo FEN a zeen) is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and other mental disorders. Not all fluphenazine injections are the same. Do not change the brand you are using without checking with your doctor or health care professional.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Fluphenazine is a phenothiazine antipsychotic sold under the brand names Permitil and Prolixin in the United States. It is also available under its generic name.Fluphenazine is a drug used to treat psychotic disorders, agitation, and dementia.Flup...
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FLUPHENAZINE (floo FEN a zeen) is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and other mental disorders. Not all fluphenazine injections are the same. Do not change the brand you are using without checking with your doctor or health care professional.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PERPHENAZINE (per FEN a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. It also is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting in adults.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Propylpiperazine-derivative phenothiazine; conventional (prototypical, first-generation) antipsychotic agent.
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Perphenazine is a phenothiazine antipsychotic used to treat serious mental disorders. It has also been used to treat severe nausea and vomiting.
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PALIPERIDONE (pal ee PER i done) is used to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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TRIFLUOPERAZINE (trye floo oh PER a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine may also be used for the short-term treatment of anxiety.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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TRIFLUOPERAZINE (trye floo oh PER a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine may also be used for the short-term treatment of anxiety.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Propylpiperazine-derivative phenothiazine; conventional (prototypical, first-generation) antipsychotic agent.
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Trifluoperazine is a phenothiazine antipsychotic agent. In the United States, this drug is sold under the brand name Stelazine.Trifluoperazine is a drug used to treat psychotic disorders, agitation, and dementia.Trifluoperazine is an effective age...
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THIOTHIXENE (thye oh THIX een) is used to treat schizophrenia.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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THIOTHIXENE (thye oh THIX een) is used to treat schizophrenia.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Thioxanthene-derivative, conventional (prototypical, first-generation) antipsychotic agent; structurally and pharmacologically related to chlorprothixene (no longer commercially available in the US) and trifluoperazine.
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Thiothixene is in a class of drugs called antipsychotics. It is available with a prescription under the generic name of thiothixene or the brand name Navane.Thiothixene is a drug used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia.
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Molindone is an antipsychotic. It is sold in the United States under the trade name of Moban.Molindone is used to treat psychotic symptoms that may appear in depression, mania, or schizophrenia.Molindone is taken orally, and is rapidly absorbed an...
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PROCHLORPERAZINE (proe klor PER a zeen) helps to control severe nausea and vomiting.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PROCHLORPERAZINE (proe klor PER a zeen) helps to control severe nausea and vomiting. This medicine is also used to treat schizophrenia. It can also help patients who experience anxiety that is not due to psychological illness.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PROCHLORPERAZINE (proe klor PER a zeen) helps to control severe nausea and vomiting. This medicine is also used to treat schizophrenia. It can also help patients who experience anxiety that is not due to psychological illness.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Phenothiazine; antipsychotic and antiemetic agent.
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PALIPERIDONE (pal ee PER i done) injection is used to treat schizophrenia.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ASENAPINE is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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