Atypical antipsychotic

Schizophrenia is a severe brain disorder that affects the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional parts of the brain. The symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech and cationic behavior, and negative symptoms. The DSM-5 states that symptoms delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech must be present for at least one month in order for one to be diagnosed with schizophrenia. Also, the DSM-5 mentions that the symptoms have to be ongoing for at least six months to be schizophrenic

Antipsychotic drugs have proven efficacy in the treatment of acute psychotic episodes as well as in relapse prevention (Janicak et al, 1993). Despite the effectiveness of these drugs, a significant proportion, of about 40% has a poor response to traditional antipsychotic drugs (Klein & Davis, 1969; Kane et al, 1996). Because of the limited effectiveness and wide range of side effects of traditional antipsychotic drugs, newer drugs have been introduced with

( Häfner & An der Heiden,1997). The evidence of dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia can be supported by the experiments on the availability of D2 receptors and amphetamine studies. Furthermore, studies related to antipsychotic drug treatment can demonstrate the improvement of positive symptoms of schizophrenia. The current essay will support the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia by using empirical research. The classic dopamine hypothesis state that the excess of

levels in society. There are many different types if treatments that have been proven to reduce the amount or how extreme episodes may be. There are different types of medication such as Lithium, a variety of anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and antipsychotics. There are human related treatments as well, such as family focused treatment, psychotherapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (Zaretsky). It is

Lori Mc Allen English 120 Professor Iwamoto 23 September 2015 Schizophrenia and its Treatment Welfare and Institutions code section 5008 (h)(1) (A) defines the term “gravely disabled” as a condition in which a person, as a result of a mental disorder, is unable to provide for his or her basic personal needs for food, clothing, or shelter. One of the most difficult of these mental illnesses to treat is Schizophrenia. There are many reasons for this medical dilemma, not the least of these, the disease

neurons that use the neurotransmitter dopamine fire too often and send too many messages, thus producing the symptoms of the disorder” (Abi-Dargham & Grace, 2011) The drugs used to combat these symptoms are known as atypical antipsychotic drugs, as they are much different from other antipsychotic medications. These drugs bind dopamine receptors to keep messages from being transmitted too quickly. Brain scans have found that many schizophrenic patients have enlarged ventricles. These patients tend to show

symptoms of Schizophrenia and people who suffer from these symptoms seek the treatment of atypical anti-psychotic medications. Those medicines include Risperidone (Risperdal), Clozapine (Clozaril) , Ziprasidone (Geodon) and Quetiapine(Seroquel). The purpose of these medications is to alleviate symptoms of Schizophrenia and lessen the chances of a recurrence. The basic function of Atypical Antipsychotics is to reduce the effects of blockage in the dopamine receptors and serotonin and allow

being physically inactive, and do not meet the minimal physical activity recommendations.6 Factors that contribute to this populations’ sedentary lifestyle include the negative symptoms associated with this illness, as well as the sedating effects antipsychotic medications.3 Poor dietary choices are related to lower socioeconomic status (SES) and cognitive deficits.3 Fresh produce and healthier food options can be expensive, therefore individuals of a low SES opt towards premade processed foods that are

Quetiapine Fumarate is a novel atypical antipsychotic used in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar I mania, bipolar II depression and bipolar I depression [1]. The antipsychotic effect of quetiapine might be mediated through antagonist activity at dopamine and serotonin receptors. Quetiapine specifically antagonized the D1 and D2 dopamine, the alpha 1 adrenoreceptor and alpha 2 adreno-receptor, and 5-HT1A and 5-HT2 serotonin receptor subtypes[1]. In vitro: Quetiapine has shown affinity for various

Abstract Risperidone has been utilized as an atypical antipsychotic and prescribed since 1994. It is mainly used for treatment in those with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and irritability in autism spectrum disorder. Risperidone has multiple types of administration and the most common is oral tablet form. This can be used in adults or adolescents, but is closely monitored when used with children. The side effects for Risperidone should be taken into consideration