UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS

Typicals vs Atypicals. Typical: Developed in the 1950’s, classified based on chemical structure. These drugs are classified based on potency, or the ability to antagonize (occupy) dopamine D2 receptors. Clinical effectiveness occurs when about 60-70% of these receptors are blocked. Atypical: Agents developed and released since the 1990’s. ................
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