Butyrophenone is a compound, and butyrophenones are a class of pharmaceutical drugs derived from that compound that block
dopamine receptors and are used to treat various pyschiatric disorders such as
schizophrenia, as well as acting as moderately effective
antiemetics. Examples include:
Haloperidol, the most widely used drug in this class
Droperidol, often used for neuroleptanalgesic anesthesia and sedation in intensive care treatment
Benperidol, the most potent commonly used antipsychotic (~ 200 times more potent as
chlorpromazine)Triperidol, a highly potent antipsychotic (100 times more potent than
chlorpromazine)
Melperone, a weakly potent antipsychotic, in Europe commonly used for treatment of
insomnia,
confusional states,
psychomotor agitation, and
delirium, particular in geriatric patientsLenperone
Domperidone, used to suppress nausea and vomiting. It has also been used to stimulate lactation.
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