Molindone (Noun)
Meaning
Antipsychotic drug (trade name Moban) used in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Molindone is an antipsychotic medication that is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia.
- The doctor prescribed molindone to help manage the patient's hallucinations and delusions.
- Molindone is a typical antipsychotic that works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain.
- The patient was switched from haloperidol to molindone due to concerns about extrapyramidal side effects.
- Molindone is available in oral form and is usually taken three to four times a day.