Pimozide API Intermediate

Description

Pimozide, sold under the brand name Orap, is a neuroleptic drug of the diphenylbutylpiperidine class. It was discovered at Janssen Pharmaceutica in 1963. Pimozide has a high potency compared to chlorpromazine (with a ratio of 50-70:1). On a weight basis, it is even more potent than haloperidol1. Here are some key points about pimozide: Clinical Uses: Pimozide is primarily used to treat Tourette’s syndrome . It suppresses the physical (motor) and vocal (phonic) symptoms of tics when these symptoms interfere with daily life function. Note that it is not for use in treating motor tics that are not caused by Tourette’s syndrome.