Chapter 14
Pharmacotherapy of Psychosis and Mania
Psychosis and Antipsychotic Drugs: Overview
Psychosis is a mental disorder characterized by abnormal thinking and perceptions.
It can manifest in various forms, such as mood disorders, dementia, ...
Psychosis: Pathophysiology of Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia, a neurodevelopmental disorder, is characterized by complex genetics and an incompletely understood pathophysiology.
Various genetic ...
Psychosis: Goals of Pharmacotherapy
Antipsychotic drugs help treat acute and chronic psychoses, bipolar illness, and behavioral disorders.
The choice of antipsychotic depends on the ...
Antipsychotic Drugs: Typical and Atypical Agents
Antipsychotic drugs can be categorized as first-generation or typical and second-generation or atypical agents.
All antipsychotic drugs act by inhibiting ...
Antipsychotic Drugs: Therapeutic Uses and Side Effects
Antipsychotic drugs, or antipsychotics, treat schizophrenia, autism symptoms, agitation, and even intractable hiccups and motor tics.
Their ...
Mania and Antimanic Drugs: Overview
Mania is a psychological condition characterized by heightened mood, expanded energy, or irritability, and a reduced need for sleep.
It is a key phase of ...
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