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Risperidone
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Definition
: A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.
Pharmacological Action
Antipsychotic Agents
;
Dopamine Antagonists
;
Serotonin Antagonists
Other names
R64766; R64,766; R 64766; R 64,766; Consta, Risperdal; Risperidal; Risperdal Consta; R-
64766; R-
64,766
Drugs
*
:
RISPERDAL CONSTA
;
RISPERDAL
;
RISPERIDONE
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
*
3-
(2-
(4-
(6-
fluoro-
1,3-
benzoxazol-
2-
yl)piperidin-
1-
yl)ethyl)-
2-
methyl-
6,7,8,9-
tetrahydro-
4H-
pyrido(1,2-
a)pyrimidin-
4-
one
0
Risperidone/*analogs & derivatives.
J Pharm Biomed Anal 2008 Jan 7;46(1):165-9