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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

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