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Typical antipsychotics, such as Haloperidol, can cause extra pyramidal side effects due to dopamine receptor blockade in the nigrostriatal pathway.
Typical antipsychotics, such as Haloperidol, can cause extra pyramidal side effects due to dopamine receptor blockade in the nigrostriatal pathway.
True
Atypical antipsychotics, such as Olanzapine, are less effective against positive symptoms of schizophrenia compared to typical antipsychotics.
Atypical antipsychotics, such as Olanzapine, are less effective against positive symptoms of schizophrenia compared to typical antipsychotics.
False
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare side effect of antipsychotic medication, occurring in approximately 0.01% of patients.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare side effect of antipsychotic medication, occurring in approximately 0.01% of patients.
False
Dantrolene is a specific antidote for Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).
Dantrolene is a specific antidote for Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).
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Atypical antipsychotics, such as Clozapine, are associated with a higher risk of Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) compared to typical antipsychotics.
Atypical antipsychotics, such as Clozapine, are associated with a higher risk of Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) compared to typical antipsychotics.
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Chlorpromazine is a type of butyrophenone.
Chlorpromazine is a type of butyrophenone.
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Typical antipsychotics work by inhibiting D1 receptors.
Typical antipsychotics work by inhibiting D1 receptors.
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Flupenthixol is a type of thioxanthene.
Flupenthixol is a type of thioxanthene.
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Sulpride is a type of indole derivative.
Sulpride is a type of indole derivative.
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Haloperidol is a type of phenothiazine.
Haloperidol is a type of phenothiazine.
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