Moban
Schizophrenia
Treatment
1 FDA approval
20 Active Studies for Moban
Treatment for
Schizophrenia
What is Moban
Molindone
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Molindone is an indole-based medication used to treat schizophrenia and other psychoses, as well as aggressive conduct disorder. It has lower than average binding strength to dopamine receptors, but has some binding affinity to cholinergic and alpha-adrenergic receptors. Some animal studies suggest that it has properties similar to the antipsychotic drug clozapine.
Moban
is the brand name
Moban Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Moban
Molindone
1974
12
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Molindone, also known as Moban, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses such as Schizophrenia .
Schizophrenia
Helps manage Schizophrenia
Effectiveness
How Moban Affects Patients
Molindone is a drug that does not belong to the same group as phenothiazines, butyrophenones, or thioxanthenes. In animals, it has been shown to reduce movement, aggression, and overactivity caused by amphetamines, as well as the depression caused by tranquilizers.
How Moban works in the body
We don't know exactly how it works, but molindone is thought to stop dopamine from causing overstimulation in the brain. By blocking dopamine's effects, it can help reduce symptoms of psychotic disorders.
When to interrupt dosage
The urged dosage of Moban is contingent upon the recognized disorder. The quantity of dosage fluctuates, dependant upon the technique of delivery featured in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Schizophrenia
5.0 mg, , 25.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 50.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Warnings
Moban has two contraindications that should be taken into consideration, so it should not be employed when one has any of the conditions in the following table.
Moban Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Mental Depression
Do Not Combine
Coma
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Moban.
Common Moban Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Amisulpride
Major
Molindone may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.
Azelastine
Major
Molindone may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Deutetrabenazine
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Molindone is combined with Deutetrabenazine.
Ethanol
Major
Molindone may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.
Oliceridine
Major
The risk or severity of hypotension, sedation, death, somnolence, and respiratory depression can be increased when Molindone is combined with Oliceridine.
Moban Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Moban?
170 active trials are underway to evaluate the efficacy of Moban in managing Schizophrenia.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Schizophrenia
94 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2
Moban Reviews: What are patients saying about Moban?
5
Patient Review
5/3/2008
Moban for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
5
Patient Review
1/2/2009
Moban for Schizophrenia
5
Patient Review
6/2/2010
Moban for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
5
Patient Review
7/25/2009
Moban for Schizophrenia
5
Patient Review
11/8/2007
Moban for Schizophrenia
4
Patient Review
12/10/2009
Moban for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
1
Patient Review
3/2/2010
Moban for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
Patient Q&A Section about moban
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is molindone still available?
"We now have the exclusive rights to market and sell Molindone in the USA.
Epic Pharma now has the exclusive rights to sell Molindone in the USA after it was produced and discontinued by Core Pharma in 2015-2017. It is available again from Epic Pharma effective December, 2018."
Answered by AI
What is molindone used for?
"Molindone is a typical antipsychotic that is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia, such as disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions."
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What is Moban used for?
"Moban is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia. It can help to reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations, delusions, and confused thinking."
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Why was Moban discontinued?
"As of January 13, 2010, the drug Moban was no longer being made by its producer, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this was because of a business decision and not because there were any safety concerns."
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