NDC Active Ingredient Pimozide

Active Ingredient Information

What is Pimozide?

A diphenylbutylpiperidine that is effective as an antipsychotic agent and as an alternative to HALOPERIDOL for the suppression of vocal and motor tics in patients with Tourette syndrome. Although the precise mechanism of action is unknown, blockade of postsynaptic dopamine receptors has been postulated. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p403)

What is the usage for Pimozide?

This medication is used to reduce uncontrolled movements (motor tics) or outbursts of words/sounds (vocal tics) caused by Tourette syndrome. Pimozide is a medication that works by decreasing the activity of a natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. Pimozide should not be used for mild symptoms. It should only be used if symptoms cause severe problems in everyday life and other medicines or treatments have not been effective.

How many products in the NDC database contain Pimozide?

The NDC database has 4 products with the active ingredient Pimozide. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.

NDC Products with Pimozide

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Status
49884-347Proprietary Name: Pimozide PimozideTabletOralPar Pharmaceutical, Inc.ACTIVE
49884-348Proprietary Name: Pimozide PimozideTabletOralPar Pharmaceutical, Inc.ACTIVE
66577-017Proprietary Name: PimozidePowderVasudha Pharma Chem LimitedACTIVE
76438-002Proprietary Name: PimozidePowderAnthem Biosciences Pvt LtdACTIVE
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