Bromperidol Decanoate
Bromperidol Decanoate is a long-acting injectable typical antipsychotic medication belonging to the butyrophenone class. It is primarily used for the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders, particularly in patients who have difficulty adhering to oral medications. The decanoate formulation allows for extended release, typically administered every 4 weeks via intramuscular injection.
A long-acting injectable typical antipsychotic used for maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in patients requiring extended dosing intervals.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 186024
- Generic
- Bromperidol Decanoate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Bromperidol Decanoate is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, particularly for maintenance therapy and in patients with poor medication adherence to oral antipsychotics.
As a typical antipsychotic, it exerts its therapeutic effects primarily through antagonism of dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway, reducing positive symptoms of psychosis. The decanoate ester allows for slow, sustained release from muscle tissue, providing prolonged antipsychotic coverage.
Like other typical antipsychotics, it carries risk of extrapyramidal side effects including tardive dyskinesia, dystonia, and akathisia. It should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease, seizure disorders, or those taking other CNS depressants. Regular monitoring for side effects is essential during treatment.
Official drug label
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