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sertindole

sertindole

9.9
A medicine that treats schizophrenia
  • noun
  • /sərˈtɪnˌdoʊl/
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor prescribed sertindole for her schizophrenia.

Examples

  • Recent studies have examined the effectiveness of sertindole compared to other antipsychotic medications.

  • Many patients find sertindole helps reduce their symptoms.

  • Many countries restrict the use of sertindole due to concerns about its side effects.

  • The psychiatrist prescribed sertindole to manage the patient's symptoms of schizophrenia.

  • The psychiatrist prescribed sertindole to manage the patient's symptoms of schizophrenia.

  • Many countries restrict the use of sertindole due to concerns about its side effects.

  • Recent studies have examined the effectiveness of sertindole compared to other antipsychotic medications.

Surface Forms

sertindole singular
sertindoles plural

Etymology

Sertindole is built from parts that hint at the drug's chemistry. The ser- part points to 'serotonin', a brain chemical it affects, and the -indole part names an 'indole' ring in its structure, so the name reminds you it is a medicine that works on brain chemistry and is used as an antipsychotic.