Risperidone Flashcards by Liam Lennox | Brainscape

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Mechanism of action

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Dopamine D2, 5-HT2A, alpha1-adrenoceptor, and histamine-1 receptor antagonist

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Indications

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Schizophrenia

Acute and chronic psychosis

Mania

Short term treatment of aggression in Alzheimers (up to 6 weeks)

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Contraindications

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Children

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