molindone hydrochloride /mol″indōn/ , an antipsychotic agent. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed in the treatment of schizophrenia. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Severe central nervous system depression or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the most serious adverse effects are extrapyramidal reactions, hypotension, sedation, and other reactions characteristic of the phenothiazine antipsychotics.
