title: Atypical antipsychotics.
abstract: This chapter discusses the clinical application of the currently studied atypical antipsychotics in the United States and abroad. A description of the proposed mode of action of these medications and the most relevant studies is included.
authors.affiliation: Central Research Program, Illinois State Psychiatric Institute.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Holland
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Watanabe
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sharma
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001921:Brain / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D011954:Receptors, Dopamine / Q000187:drug effects; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D011954:Receptors, Dopamine