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Overview of Antipsychotic Drugs by Chelzie Laserna is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Antipsychotic drugs, also called neuroleptic drugs, are used to treat psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. They work by blocking dopamine in the brain. Common side effects include extrapyramidal symptoms, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia. Lithium is also discussed as it is used to treat manic episodes of bipolar disorder. The document provides tables listing various antipsychotic drugs and their uses, actions, adverse effects, and dosages.
- Author
- Chelzie Laserna
- Language
- EN