Atypical neuroleptics.
The discovery that clozapine alleviates both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia has resulted in the emergence of newer atypical neuroleptics. Even though they are more expensive than traditional antipsychotics they have distinct and important advantages, which may influence the extent of the patient's rehabilitation and compliance.
Pandarakalam
J P
JP
Birmingham Mental Health NHS Trust, Handsworth.
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004347:Drug Interactions / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017448:Receptors, Dopamine D2 / Q000187:drug effects; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000145:classification / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013378:Substantia Nigra / Q000187:drug effects; D016312:Treatment Refusal; D017557:Ventral Tegmental Area / Q000187:drug effects
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists; D017448:Receptors, Dopamine D2