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Antipsychotic medications were initially indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. The newest class (called SGAs or second generation antipsychotics) is also effective for the treatment of Bipolar disorder, and some medications in the SGA class are helpful for treatment resistant depression, when used in addition to an antidepressant medication.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe most frequently used antipsychotics fall into two classes: the older dopamine receptor antagonists, or DAs, and the newer serotonin dopamine antagonists, or SDAs.
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∙ 13y agoThe antipsychotic drugs are used to treat severe emotional disorders.
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What are atypical antipsychotic drugs?
All of the atypical antipsychotic agents are chemically classified as dibenzepines. They are considered atypical or novel because they have different side effects from the conventional antipsychotic agents.
What is a drug administered to treat severe mental disorders including schizophrenia and mania?
The drug classes of typical antipsychotics and atypical antipsychotics are used to treat psychotic disorders. The most famous examples are Thorazine, Clozaril (typical antipsychotics), Abilify, Zyprexa, and Risperdal (atypical antipsychotics).
What type of Medication is Saphris?
Saphris is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat psychosis and other mental illnesses.
What class of drug is seroquel?
Seroquel (Quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic commonly used to treat conditions such as Schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder.
Can pregnant women use atypical antipsychotic drugs?
The atypical antipsychotics have not been proved safe in pregnancy. They should be used only when clearly needed and when potential benefits outweigh potential hazards to the fetus.
What is olepra?
Olaziapine atypical antipsychotic used in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Why tablet soltus 50 is taken?
Soltus is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat psychosis in schizophrenia and episodes of mania in bipolar disorder also depression in small doses.
What precautions should be taken with atypical antipsychotic drugs?
Although the atypical antipsychotics are generally safe, clozapine has been associated with severe agranulocytosis, a shortage of white blood cells.
Is sertraline an maoi?
No it does not. Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic which is used for bipolar disorder and psychosis and other conditions. It has no relation to MAO B inhibitors
What are antipsychotic drugs used to treat?
Anti-psychotic drugs control the symptoms of psychosis, and in many cases are effective in controlling the symptoms of other disorders that may lead to psychosis
Is zyprexa a benzodiazepine?
NO. Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (mixed/manic), agitation due to schizophrenia and bipolar, and for bipolar disorder (depressed state). It is occasionally used to treat treatment resistant depression, anxiety, insomnia, and anorexia.
Do suboxone and seroquel have the same ingrediens?
No. Suboxone contains Bupenorphine and Naloxone, which is most often used for opiate withdrawal. Seroquel contains Quetiapine, which is an atypical antipsychotic. They are extremely different drugs with very different uses and effects.
