Psychotic disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are conventional antipsychotics used for?
A
To treat schizophrenia
1
Q
What do conventional antipsychotics do?
A
They block any dopamine receptors in the brain by binding to but not stimulating dopamine receptors.
2
Q
What are Chlorpromazine?
A
Reduces hallucinations and reduces dopamine activity
3
Q
What are unconventional antipsychotics do?
A
They temporarily occupy dopamine receptors and then rapidly dissociated normal dopamine transmission
4
Q
What’s the benefit of using unconventional antipsychotics?
A
They have lower side effects
