Overview
Antipsychotics are essential medications in the treatment of severe mental health disorders, particularly schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They work by altering the effects of neurotransmitters in the brain, primarily dopamine, to help manage symptoms like hallucinations and delusions. Understand...
Key Terms
Example: Risperidone is an antipsychotic used for schizophrenia.
Example: Patients with schizophrenia may hear voices that aren't there.
Example: Bipolar disorder can lead to episodes of mania and depression.
Example: Antipsychotics often target dopamine receptors to reduce symptoms.
Example: Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic.
Example: Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic.
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Types of antipsychoticsMechanism of actionSide effectsClinical uses