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Absorption of Benperidol Benperidol is well absorbed after oral administration. It undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism in the liver, resulting in low systemic bioavailability of approximately 20-30%. This means that a large portion of an oral dose is metabolized before reaching systemic circulation. Peak plasma concentrations are achieved 3-6 hours after an oral dose. Distribution of … Read more about What are the pharmacokinetics of Benperidol?

Benperidol is a typical first-generation antipsychotic. It belongs to the chemical class of butyrophenones, a group of antipsychotics with a similar chemical core of phenylbutyrophenone. Benperidol was first introduced in the late 1950s and was one of the first neuroleptics used to treat psychoses such as schizophrenia. Benperidol and other typical first-generation antipsychotics work primarily … Read more about What type of drug is benperidol?

Benperidol is a typical first-generation neuroleptic with the chemical name 3-[2-[4-(6-fluoro-1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl)-1-piperidinyl]ethyl]-2-methyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2- a]pyrimidin-4-one. It is a piperazine phenylisoxazole derivative. Benperidol consists of a central piperazine ring attached at one side to a phenylisoxazole unit and at the other side to a tetrahydropyridopyrimidine. The phenylene ring of the phenylisoxazole is substituted with fluorine at the 6-position. This … Read more about What is the structure of Benperidol?

Primary Use: Treating Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders Benperidol is an antipsychotic medication primarily used for treating schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. It belongs to the butyrophenone class of drugs, which work by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, thereby reducing psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. Clinical Studies Numerous studies have investigated … Read more about What is benperidol used for?