Generic Name
Mesoridazine
Brand Name
Serentil, Lidanil
Class
Antipsychotic (conventional)
Proposed Mechanism(s) of Action
Dopamine 2 receptor blocker.
Indication
Schizophrenia.
Off-Label Use
Uncommon.
Side Effects
Serious
QT prolongation, agranulocytosis, seizures, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, ventricular arrhythmia, and sudden death.
Common
Akathisia, neuroleptic-induced deficit syndrome, extrapyramidal symptoms, priapism, galactorrhea, amenorrhea, pigmentary retinopathy, sexual dysfunction, dry mouth, blurred vision, and weight gain.
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Akins, C., Gonzalez, E.A. (2018). Mesoridazine. In: Kreutzer, J.S., DeLuca, J., Caplan, B. (eds) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57111-9_1674
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