Drug Therapy - Schizophrenia (Biological treatment)

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Hint	Answer
Assumption	the dopamine hypothesis is correct
	neurotransmitter functioning causes symptoms
	most common treatment for sz
Typical Antipsychotics	chlorpromazine
	dopamine antagonists which reduce the action of the neurotransmitter
	block dopamine receptors at the synapse
	initially dopamine levels build up
	production is then reduced significantly
	sedative
	side effects
Atypical Antipsychotics	clozapine
	binds to dopamine receptors but also acts on serotonin and glutamate receptors
	improves mood and cognitive functioning
	blood clots
	risperidone

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	fewer side effects
	binds to dopamine and serotonin receptors
All	reduce the stimulation of the dopamine system so can eliminate hallucinations and delusions
Extra	withdrawal symptoms
A03	drugs are more ethical than lobotomies
	chemical straight jacket
	thornley et al 2003
	not a long term fix and could build up a tolerance
	side effects
typical	tardive dyskinesia
	dizziness
	weight gain
	sleepiness
	neuroleptic malignant syndrome