Molindone
Systematic (IUPAC) name
3-ethyl-2-methyl-5-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)- 1,5,6,7-tetrahydro-4H-indol-4-one
Identifiers
CAS number	7416-34-4
ATC code	N05AE02
PubChem	23897
Chemical data
Formula	C16H24N2O2
Mol. mass	276.374 g/mol
SMILES	eMolecules & PubChem
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	Hepatic
Half life	1.5 hours
Excretion	Minor, renal and fecal
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	C(US)
Legal status	℞-only(US)
Routes	Oral

Molindone is a therapeutic antipsychotic, used in the treatment of schizophrenia.^[1] It works by blocking the effects of dopamine in the brain, leading to diminished psychoses. It is rapidly absorbed when taken by mouth.

Molindone is sold under the product name Moban.

[edit] Adverse effects

Main article: Typical antipsychotic

The side effect profile of molindone is similar to that of other typical antipsychotics. Unlike most antipsychotics, however, molindone use is associated with weight loss.^[2][3]

[edit] See also

• Typical antipsychotic

[edit] References

1. ^ "molindone" (web). F.A. Davis Company. Retrieved on 2007-11-04.
2. ^ Bagnall A, Fenton M, Kleijnen J, Lewis R (2007). "Molindone for schizophrenia and severe mental illness". Cochrane Database Syst Rev (1): CD002083. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD002083.pub2. PMID 17253473. 
3. ^ Allison DB, Mentore JL, Heo M, et al (1999). "Antipsychotic-induced weight gain: a comprehensive research synthesis". Am J Psychiatry 156 (11): 1686–96. PMID 10553730.  Free full text

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