atypical antipsychotics A01 Flashcards
1
Q
define AA
A
antipsychotics which carry less extrapyramidal side effects and have a beneficial effect on negative symptoms and cognitive impairment.
2
Q
give an example of an AA
A
clozapine
3
Q
what are extrapyramidal side effects?
A
they are the symptoms in people taking antipsychotics
4
Q
what distinguishes AA from TA?
A
rapid disassociation
5
Q
how do AA work?
A
they work by blocking D2 receptors but only temporarily until they undergo rapid disassociation which brings back normal dopamine levels.
6
Q
what is rapid disassociation thought to do?
A
to lower levels of extrapyramidal side effects in AA in comparison to TA.
7
Q
what else do AAs block?
A
serotonin receptors
