Antipsychotics mechanism of action Flashcards
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Typical antipsychotic - mechanism
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Dopamine D2 receptor antagonists, blocking dopaminergic transmission in lesolimbic pathways
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Atypical antiphychotics - mechanism
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Act on variety of receptors (D2, D3, D4, 5-HT)
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Mechanism of benzodiazepines
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Increase frequency of chloride channel opening at GABA channels
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Tricyclic antidepressant - mechanism
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Inhibits monoamine reuptake on presynaptic membrane
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Methylphenidate (for ADHD) - mechanism
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Dopamine/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor