Chemical formula: C₂₂H₂₄FN₃O₂ Molecular mass: 381.451 g/mol PubChem compound: 16363
Benperidol is a strong dopamine receptor antagonist with weaker serotonin receptor antagonism. In high doses, it has antihistaminergic and alpha-adrenergic properties. It possesses minimal anticholinergic properties. Benperidol is a typical antipsychotic primarily used to treat hypersexuality syndromes and can be used to treat schizophrenia.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N05AD07 | Benperidol | N Nervous system → N05 Psycholeptics → N05A Antipsychotics → N05AD Butyrophenone derivatives |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANQUIL Tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Benperidol is an active ingredient of these brands:
Germany (DE)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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