Experience of using Tiapridal (Tiapride) in the elderly
Tiapridal® is an original drug (INN tiapride), a highly selective blocker of dopamine D<sub>2</sub>, D<sub>3</sub> and D<sub>4</sub> receptors, as well as a 5-HT<sub>4</sub> partial agonist and a 5-HT<sub>7</sub> serotonin receptor blocker. This receptor profile determines the therapeutic effects of the drug (antipsychotic, antidepressant, anxiolytic, analgesic, etc.), as well as its good tolerance and low likelihood of side effects (such as sedation, orthostatic hypotension and tachycardia, anticholinergic effects). The safety of the drug, primarily in relation to the risk of developing extrapyramidal disorders, determines the possibility of using Tiapridal in the elderly.