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Antipsychotic Agents (Antipsychotics)

Agents that control agitated psychotic behavior, alleviate acute psychotic states, reduce psychotic symptoms, and exert a quieting effect. They are used in SCHIZOPHRENIA; senile dementia; transient psychosis following surgery; or MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; etc. These drugs are often referred to as neuroleptics alluding to the tendency to produce neurological side effects, but not all antipsychotics are likely to produce such effects. Many of these drugs may also be effective against nausea, emesis, and pruritus.
Also Known As:
Antipsychotics; Antipsychotic Drugs; Neuroleptics; Antipsychotic Effect; Antipsychotic Effects; Major Tranquilizers; Neuroleptic Agents; Neuroleptic Drugs; Tranquillizing Agents, Major; Agent, Antipsychotic; Agent, Neuroleptic; Drug, Antipsychotic; Drug, Neuroleptic; Effect, Antipsychotic; Major Tranquilizing Agents; Major Tranquillizing Agents; Medication, Antipsychotic; Tranquilizer, Major; Antipsychotic; Antipsychotic Agent; Antipsychotic Drug; Antipsychotic Medication; Major Tranquilizer; Neuroleptic; Neuroleptic Agent; Neuroleptic Drug; Tranquilizing Agents, Major
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1. Correll, Christoph U: 267 articles (10/2022 - 11/2003)
2. Kane, John M: 167 articles (05/2022 - 01/2002)
3. Remington, Gary: 154 articles (07/2022 - 01/2002)
4. Leucht, Stefan: 154 articles (03/2022 - 02/2002)
5. Lieberman, Jeffrey A: 150 articles (01/2021 - 02/2002)
6. Citrome, Leslie: 136 articles (07/2022 - 01/2002)
7. Meltzer, Herbert Y: 133 articles (01/2022 - 01/2002)
8. Uchida, Hiroyuki: 96 articles (03/2022 - 10/2003)
9. Kennedy, James L: 85 articles (12/2021 - 07/2002)
10. Suzuki, Takefumi: 82 articles (01/2022 - 10/2003)

Related Diseases

1. Schizophrenia (Dementia Praecox)
2. Psychotic Disorders (Schizoaffective Disorder)
3. Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depressive Psychosis)
4. Mania (Manias)
5. Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Antipsychotic Agents (Antipsychotics)
2. Clozapine (Clozaril)
3. Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
4. Risperidone (Risperdal Consta)
5. Antidepressive Agents (Antidepressants)
6. Quetiapine Fumarate (Seroquel)
7. Aripiprazole (Abilify)
8. Haloperidol (Haldol)
9. Lithium
10. Dopamine (Intropin)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Injections
3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
4. Secondary Prevention
5. Aftercare (After-Treatment)