Tag: Typical antipsychotic

Due to significant, potentially fatal, heart rhythm effects, Mellaril is now only used to treat schizophrenia in patients who have failed or cannot tolerate at least two other antipsychotic drugs. Therefore, what Mellaril treats is a highly restricted and narrow patient population.

Yes, haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication, specifically classified as a first-generation or 'typical' antipsychotic. It is one of the most widely used antipsychotic drugs globally and is primarily used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

Molindone, a first-generation or typical antipsychotic, was first introduced for medical use in the United States in 1974. While less commonly prescribed today than newer agents, it is primarily used to treat schizophrenia.