Chemical formula: C₂₅H₃₄FN₃O₂ Molecular mass: 427.564 g/mol PubChem compound: 10071196
Pimavanserin is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis. The mechanism of action of is unclear. However, the effect of pimavanserin could be mediated through a combination of inverse agonist and antagonist activity at serotonin 5-HT2A receptors and to a lesser extent at serotonin 5-HT2C receptors.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| N05AX17 | N Nervous system → N05 Psycholeptics → N05A Antipsychotics → N05AX Other antipsychotics | |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUPLAZID Capsule | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Pimavanserin is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
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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