NCIt definition : A diphenylbutylpiperidine derivative and a dopamine antagonist with antipsychotic
property. Pimozide selectively inhibits type 2 dopaminergic receptors in the central
nervous system (CNS), thereby decreasing dopamine neurotransmission and reducing the
occurrence of motor and vocal tics and delusions of parasitosis. In addition, this
agent antagonizes alpha-adrenergic and 5-HT2 receptors.;