answersLogoWhite

0

For unknown reasons, Clozapine increases salivation (though it has mild anti-cholinergic effect).

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What interactions are possible with atypical antipsychotic drugs?

Taking atypical antipsychotic medications with certain other drugs may affect the way the drugs work or may increase the chance of side effects.


Which atypical antipsychotic will react to food intake?

Ziprasidone (if it's taken with food, either before or after, will increase its bioavailability)


What can cause increase in atypical lymphocytes in horses?

One cause of an increase in atypical lymphocytes in horses would be from infectious mononucleosis. A vet can treat the horse with medicine.


What is a risk factor for atypical antipsychotics?

The so-called atypical antipsychotics are associated with a substantial increase in the risk of developing diabetes mellitus.


What will happen to your body during the first trimester?

Your abdomen will start to enlarge but not quite obvious yet. There is increase salivation,some will have hyperemesis gravidarum, there is increase in urination because there is adequate blood volume.


What is atypical ductal hyperplasia?

Atypical ductal hyperplasia is a condition where there is abnormal growth of cells within the breast ducts. It is considered a precancerous lesion and may slightly increase the risk of developing breast cancer in the future. Monitoring or further evaluation may be recommended by a healthcare provider.


How late in the day should modafinil be taken?

Modafinil is an atypical stimulant and causes increase in alertness which means it shouldn't be taken after lunch time (12pm) as it can cause insomnia or restlessness.


What can you take to dry up saliva?

To reduce saliva, the kinds of foods you can eat are those with a dry texture, such as toasts, saltine crackers, dry cereals, Because foods that are sour or spicy can increase salivation, these types of foods should be avoided.


How is pseudoparkinsonism treated?

The use of anticholinergic medications (eg. benztropine) is the treatment of choice as pseudoparkinsonism is caused by neuroleptics/antipsychotic medications that decrease dopamine activity in the brain. As you can't you the typical treatment for parkinsonism (ie. increase dopamine activity - as this would abolish the effect that you are trying to have with the antipsychotics) the only choice left is to reduce the activity of acetylcholine or adjust the dose of the antipsychotic medication to an alternative and hope that the side effects are lessened on the new medication. Hope this helps


What is the agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses?

Atropine is an agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses by inhibiting the action of acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors. It is commonly used in medical settings to increase heart rate and dilate the pupils.


How does the mouth react to sour food?

When sour food enters the mouth, taste receptors on the tongue send signals to the brain, which interprets this sensation as sour. This usually triggers salivation in an attempt to dilute and neutralize the acidity in the mouth. Additionally, the sour taste can stimulate taste buds and increase sensory perception.


What made Huck hotter than ever?

Huck felt exceptionally warm due to the scorching summer sun beating down on him during a particularly humid day. Additionally, physical exertion or excitement can also lead to an increase in body temperature.