An antipsychotic drug given orally (especially as the hydrochloride) or intravenously; 3-ethyl-1,5,6,7-tetrahydro-2-methyl-5-(morpholinomethyl)indol-4-one, C₁₆H₂₄N₂O₂.
Origin
1960s. From m- and -ol- + ind- + -one.
Definition of molindone in US English:
molindone
nounˈmɒlɪndəʊn
Pharmacology
An antipsychotic drug given orally (especially as the hydrochloride) or intravenously; 3-ethyl-1,5,6,7-tetrahydro-2-methyl-5-(morpholinomethyl)indol-4-one, C₁₆H₂₄N₂O₂.