[The possible participation of the visual apparatus in the psychopharmacological effect].
The review attempts to evaluate the possible interest of the visual system and, particularly, the retina in formation of the effect of psychotropic drugs. One of the aspects of the problem associated with the direct effect of drugs on eye function is discussed. Information on modification of neurochemical processes in the retina by psychotropic agents is given. Data confirming the responsibility of the eyes for the origin of specific psychotropic activity of drugs is generalized.
Arushanian
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EB
Ovanesov
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KB
D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D011600:Psychopharmacology; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000494:pharmacology*; D012160:Retina / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D014796:Visual Perception / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000502:physiology
D011619:Psychotropic Drugs