what is the primary difference between typical and atypical antipsychotic drugs?
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Typical antipsychotic drugs act on the dopaminergic system, blocking the dopamine type 2 (D2) receptors. Atypical antipsychotics have lower affinity and occupancy for the dopaminergic receptors, and a high degree of occupancy of the serotoninergic receptors 5-HT2A.
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Benperidol – an antipsychotic primarily used to control antisocial hypersexual behaviour. Buspar (buspirone) – an anxiolytic used to treat generalized anxiety disorder. Belsomra (Suvorexant) – used to treat insomnia.
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Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and manic episodes of bipolar disorder. Zyprexa available in generic form.
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Brexpiprazole is a medication that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is also known as a second generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic. Brexpiprazole rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood, and behavior.
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Olanzapine is a medication that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is also known as a second generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic. Olanzapine rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood, and behavior.
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This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). It is also used with other medications to treat depression. Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type).
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This was the first drug used as an antipsychotic, and is still in use. Other drugs in this group include loxapine, fluphenazine, perphenazine, haloperidol and loxapine. First generation antipsychotics are classified according to their chemical family, which predicts clinical profile.
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Aripiprazole is a medication that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is also known as a second generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic. Aripiprazole rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood, and behavior.
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There are many different atypical antipsychotics used to treat psychotic episodes of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental illnesses. Among them: Abilify (aripiprazole) is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder but may also be used in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).
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Abstract. Atypical antipsychotics are replacing conventional antipsychotics for the treatment of schizophrenia. They are considered to be at least as effective as conventional agents, with most producing fewer extrapyramidal symptoms.
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First generation antipsychotics are D2 antagonists and are associated with higher risk of EPS. Second generation antipsychotics: are 5HT2A/D2 antagonists, are associated with lower risk of EPS and with higher risk of metabolic side effects.
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Risperidone (Risperdal) and quetiapine (Seroquel) are both used as antipsychotics and antidepressants, and have the potential to cause liver damage.
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Ziprasidone is a medication that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is also known as a second generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic. Ziprasidone rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood, and behavior.
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What Is Aripiprazole And What Does It Treat? Aripiprazole is a medication that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia. It is also known as a second generation antipsychotic (SGA) or atypical antipsychotic. Aripiprazole rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood, and behavior.
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The results demonstrate that atypical antipsychotics can enhance cognition after 6 months of treatment. It has been reported that atypical antipsychotic drugs produce improvements in some but not all cognitive domains in patients with schizophrenia.
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Risperidone is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder). This medication can help you to think clearly and take part in everyday life. Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics.
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['Clozapine (Clozaril, Versacloz)', 'Iloperidone (Fanapt)', 'Lurasidone (Latuda)', 'Olanzapine (Zyprexa)', 'Paliperidone (Invega)', 'Quetiapine (Seroquel)', 'Risperidone (Risperdal)', 'Ziprasidone (Geodon)']