Nemonapride (エミレース, Emilace (JP)) is an atypical antipsychotic approved in Japan for the treatment of schizophrenia. It was launched by Yamanouchi in May 1991.[1] Nemonapride acts as a D2 and D3 receptor antagonist, and is also a potent 5-HT1A receptor agonist.[2] It has affinity for sigma receptors.

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  1. ^ "Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Safety Information No. 265" (PDF). Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency. January 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  2. ^ Kusumi I, Boku S, Takahashi Y (May 2015). "Psychopharmacology of atypical antipsychotic drugs: From the receptor binding profile to neuroprotection and neurogenesis". Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. 69 (5). Wiley: 243–258. doi:10.1111/pcn.12242. PMID 25296946. S2CID 23102204.