Oxyprothepin decanoate, sold under the brand name Meclopin, is a
typical antipsychotic
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which was used in the treatment of
schizophrenia
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in the
Czech Republic
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but is no longer marketed.
It is administered by
depot
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injection into muscle.
The medication has an approximate duration of 2 to 3 weeks.
The history of oxyprothepin decanoate has been reviewed.
References
Abandoned drugs
Antipsychotic esters
Decanoate esters
Dibenzothiepines
Piperazines
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