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Brand: Navane
Thiothixene is a typical antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia. It belongs to the thioxanthene class of drugs, which are structurally similar to phenothiazines. Thiothixene works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, helping to reduce the positive symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
For the treatment of schizophrenia.
Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death.
Outcome:
Increased sedation and impaired motor function.
Mechanism:
Additive CNS depressant effects.
Outcome:
Increased sedation.
Mechanism:
Additive CNS depressant effects.
Outcome:
May slightly delay absorption.
Mechanism:
Delayed gastric emptying.
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release injectable (Year: 2026, 60% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, there is a low likelihood of thiothixene being withdrawn from the market in the next 5 years (less than 5% probability).
Antipsychotic
Thioxanthene