Haloperidol
A first-generation antipsychotic medication widely used to treat schizophrenia, acute psychosis, severe agitation, and Tourette's syndrome by blocking dopamine D2 receptors in the brain. It is available in oral, injectable, and long-acting depot formulations. Long-term use requires monitoring for movement disorders, including tardive dyskinesia.
Peso Molecular
375,9000 g/mol
LogP
3,20
TPSA
40,50 Ų
Regra dos 5 de Lipinski
Aprovado
Áreas Terapêuticas
Mecanismo de Ação
Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway, reducing excessive dopaminergic neurotransmission associated with psychotic symptoms. Many also antagonize serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, which may improve negative symptoms and reduce extrapyramidal side effects.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway, reducing excessive dopaminergic neurotransmission associated with psychotic symptoms. Many also antagonize serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, which may improve negative symptoms and reduce extrapyramidal …
Estrutura 2D
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SMILES
O=C(CCCN1CCC(O)(c2ccc(Cl)cc2)CC1)c1ccc(F)cc1
InChI
InChI=1S/C21H23ClFNO2/c22-18-7-5-17(6-8-18)21(26)11-14-24(15-12-21)13-1-2-20(25)16-3-9-19(23)10-4-16/h3-10,26H,1-2,11-15H2
Molecular Formula
C21H23ClFNO2
HBD / HBA
1 / 4
Ligações Rotacionáveis
6
Átomos Pesados
26
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Perguntas frequentes
A first-generation antipsychotic medication widely used to treat schizophrenia, acute psychosis, severe agitation, and Tourette's syndrome by blocking dopamine D2 receptors in the brain. It is available in oral, injectable, and long-acting depot formulations. Long-term use requires monitoring for movement disorders, including tardive dyskinesia.
Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway, reducing excessive dopaminergic neurotransmission associated with psychotic symptoms. Many also antagonize serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, which may improve negative symptoms and reduce extrapyramidal side effects.
Yes, Haloperidol is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL54. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 3559. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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