schizophrenia drugs Risperidone Flashcards
1
Q
what are the uses of Risperidone
A
antipsychotic
2
Q
what is Risperidone effective against
A
Eective against +ve and -ve symptoms of schizophrenia
3
Q
what is Risperidone potent antagonist against
A
D2
5HT(2A)
alpha1 adrenoceptor
4
Q
what does a combination of D2 and 5HT(2A) antagonism cause
A
modifying activity in the mesolimbic
and mesocortical pathways.
5
Q
clinical uses
A
schiz
other psychotic states
manic phase of bipolar disorder
6
Q
adverse effects
7 answers
A
EPS ( more than other atypical) insomnia sedation anxiety hyperprolactinaemia weight gain hypotension
