symptoms or signs of infection and treated promptly if such symptoms or signs occur; patients with severe neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count <1000/mm3) should discontinue therapy and have their WBC count followed until recovery Pregnancy Studies in pregnant patients have not been performed; animal reproductive studies have not demonstrated a teratogenic potential; anticipated benefits must be weighed against unknown risks to fetus if used in pregnant patients Neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs during third trimester of pregnancy are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery; agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, respiratory distress, and feeding disorder reported in neonates; complications have varied in severity; while in some cases symptoms have been self-limited, in other cases neonates have required intensive care unit support and prolonged hospitalization Lactation Data not available on content of molindone hydrochloride in milk of nursing mothersPregnancy Categories A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk. B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available. Mechanism of Action Dihydroindolone derivative, which is not structurally related to phenothiazines, butyrophenones, or thioxanthenes; blocks postsynaptic dopaminergic receptors in the nucleus accumbens, striatum, and ventral tegmental area; has negligible affinity for the alpha-1 adrenergic receptor and the histamine H1 receptor in the frontal cortex; lacks affinity for the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor in the caudate nucleus and intermediate affinity for the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor in the frontal cortex Absorption Rapidly absorbed Peak serum time: 1.5 hr Duration: 24-36 hr Distribution Protein bound: 76% Metabolism Hepatic Elimination Half-life: 1.5 hr Excretion: Urine and feces (2-3% unmetabolized) Oral Administration Initial and maintenance doses should be individualized Storage Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) Keep tightly closed in light-resistant container No images available for this drug. 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