Antipsychotics: Definition, Classification, Mechanism and Side effects

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Antipsychotics, also known as neuroleptics, are a class of medications primarily used to manage psychiatric conditions characterized by psychosis, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and certain types of depression. They work by modulating neurotransmitter activity in the brain, particularly dopamine, serotonin, and sometimes other neurotransmitters, to alleviate symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. … Read more

Antipsychotics/ Neuroleptics- Classification, Mechanism

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Antipsychotics, also known as neuroleptics, are a class of medications primarily used to manage symptoms of psychosis. Psychosis is a mental health condition characterised by a disconnection from reality, which can manifest as hallucinations, delusions, disrupted thought patterns, and impaired insight. Antipsychotic drugs work by modulating neurotransmitter activity, particularly dopamine, in the brain to alleviate … Read more