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 | |
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49884-347 | Proprietary Name: Pimozide | Pimozide | Tablet | Oral | Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. | ACTIVE | |
49884-348 | Proprietary Name: Pimozide | Pimozide | Tablet | Oral | Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. | ACTIVE | |
66577-017 | Proprietary Name: | Pimozide | Powder | Vasudha Pharma Chem Limited | ACTIVE | ||
76438-002 | Proprietary Name: | Pimozide | Powder | Anthem Biosciences Pvt Ltd | ACTIVE |