The long-acting injectable form is designed to maintain therapeutic drug levels between injections, which can support ongoing symptom control
Iloperidone is an atypical antipsychotic. Its primary pharmacologic action is to block dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors in brain circuits.
Cariprazine is a prescription antipsychotic medication used to treat certain mental health conditions, acting as a dopamine receptor partial agonist.
The drug functions as a partial agonist at dopamine D2 receptors and at serotonin 5‑HT1A receptors, while it antagonizes 5‑HT2A receptors.
Lurasidone acts mainly as an antagonist at dopamine D2 receptors and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors. It has partial agonist activity at 5-HT1A receptors.
It is used in mental health care to help manage symptoms of psychosis and mood disturbance, and it can play a role in stabilizing thoughts,
Aripiprazole has a unique mechanism of action, acting as a partial agonist at dopamine D2 receptors and at 5-HT1A/5-HT2A receptors.
Risperidone acts mainly by blocking dopamine D2 receptors and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors in the brain, dampening dopamine signaling to psychosis.
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