Orap
Generic name:pimozide [ PIM-oh-zide ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous antipsychotic agents
The Orap brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Orap?
Orap works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.
Orap is used in people with Tourette's syndrome. This medicine suppresses the physical (motor) and vocal (phonic) symptoms of tics when these symptoms interfere with daily life function.
Orap is not for use in treating motor tics that are not caused by Tourette's syndrome.
Orap may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Orap if you have long QT syndrome, low blood levels of potassium or magnesium, or if you take any medication that can cause tics (such as a stimulant or ADHD medication).
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can cause serious medical problems if you take them together with Orap.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to Orap or other antipsychotic medicines, or if:
you have low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood;
you have long QT syndrome (in you or a family member); or
you take medicines that can cause tics, such as a stimulant or ADHD medication (Adderalll, Ritalin, and others).
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with Orap. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use:
ADHD medication;
an antibiotic or antifungal medication;
anti-psychotic medication;
an antidepressant;
antiviral medicines to treat hepatitis C or HIV;
anti-malaria medication;
heart rhythm medication;
medicine to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting (such as Zofran);
"triptan" migraine headache medicine (such as Imitrex or Maxalt); or
opioid medication.
