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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-64,766Drugs* : RISPERDAL CONSTA; RISPERDAL; RISPERIDONE
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
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

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