Resurgence of Penfluridol: Merits and Demerits

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Dr Ranjan Bhattacharyya · Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital

Dr Rajarshi Bhadra · ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences and Research & Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy Hospital

Dr Utpal Roy · Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital

Dr Sumita Bhattacharyya · Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research

Dr Jayanta Pal · Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital

Dr Siddhartha Shankar Saha

Abstract

Background : Penfluridol is oral long acting depot antipsychotic introduced in 1970s. The re-emergence of the molecule in the practicing field draws attention of clinicians. Objectives: The systematic search and review of literature done in order to find current perspectives of use of Penfluridol.

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Schizophrenia research and treatment Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

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Published in: Eastern Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 18, Issue 1, pp. 23-29

DOI: 10.5005/ejp-18-1-23

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Resurgence of Penfluridol: Merits and Demerits

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