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Off-label use of atypical antipsychotics- Where are we?
Introduction Nowadays, In the exercise of psychiatric clinical activity, the prescription of atypical antipsychotics is a widespread practice. However, despite the approval in the treatment of psychoses and bipolar affective disorder, where its ...
R. P. Vaz +9 more
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Association of typical versus atypical antipsychotics with symptoms and quality of life in schizophrenia. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Several reports on patients with chronic schizophrenia suggest that atypical versus typical antipsychotics are expected to lead to better quality of life (QOL) and cognitive function.
Koichiro Fujimaki +2 more
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Atypicality of Atypical Antipsychotics [PDF]
To review the current definition of atypicality, discuss the unique features of each atypical antipsychotic, and determine whether the available drugs in this class really meet the classical definition of atypicality.A PubMed search was conducted to identify literature on the subject of this review, supported by additional articles based on the author ...
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Background Although much progress has been made on antipsychotic drug development, precise mechanisms behind the action of typical and atypical antipsychotics are poorly understood.
Song Jonathan +7 more
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Key Points Question Which atypical antipsychotic is most beneficial and safe for the treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia? Findings In this network meta-analysis of 17 studies (5373 patients), no significant differences were ...
Ismaeel Yunusa +4 more
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Atypical antipsychotics in bipolar disorder: systematic review of randomised trials
Background Atypical antipsychotics are increasingly used for treatment of mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and considered to have fewer extrapyramidal effects than older antipsychotics.
Moore R Andrew, Derry Sheena
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Atypical Antipsychotics, Insulin Resistance and Weight; A Meta-Analysis of Healthy Volunteer Studies
&NA; Atypical antipsychotics increase the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease through their side effects of insulin resistance and weight gain.
K. Burghardt +5 more
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Olanzapine-Induced Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome with Rhabdomyolysis: A Case Report [PDF]
Atypical antipsychotics have replaced conventional antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia because they have less of a propensity to cause undesirable neurologic adverse events including extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia, and ...
Young Kyoung Sa +9 more
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Summary Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but potentially fatal adverse event associated with the use of antipsychotics. Although atypical antipsychotics were initially considered to carry no risk of NMS, reports have accumulated over time ...
S. Sarkar, N. Gupta
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Objective: Schizophrenia is a devastating disorder, starting in early adulthood and continuing with relapses and remissions. Prevalence of schizophrenia is 1% and the life expectancy of these patients is reduced.
Mehmet Akif Camkurt +6 more
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