• Exhibits extremely strong binding affinity for serotonin, 5 HT2 receptors
• Ensures high affinity for alpha & alpha 2 adrenergic receptors and histamine H1 receptors
• Induces greater & strong serotonin action than that of haloperidol

Useful in

• Psychotic disorders
• Management of schizophrenia
• Selective effects in the limbic , dopaminergic system
• An adjunct in the treatment of schizophrenic patients with aggressive or violent behavior or agitation