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Description
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Acetophenazine is an antipsychotic drug of moderate-potency. It is used in the treatment of disorganized and psychotic thinking. It is also used to help treat false perceptions (e.g. hallucinations or delusions). It primarily targets the dopamine D2 receptor. |
Indication |
For the treatment of disorganized and psychotic thinking. Also used to help treat false perceptions (e.g. hallucinations or delusions.) |
Pharmacology |
Acetophenzine is a phenothiazine antipsychotic intended for the management of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. |
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Humans and other mammals |
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Jones GL, Woodbury DM: Spin-label study of phenothiazine interactions with erythrocyte ghost membranes: a possible membrane-mediated antisickling action. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1978 Oct;207(1):203-11.
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Tam SW, Cook L: Sigma opiates and certain antipsychotic drugs mutually inhibit (+)-[3H] SKF 10,047 and [3H]haloperidol binding in guinea pig brain membranes. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1984 Sep;81(17):5618-21.
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