Risperidone

A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Year introduced: 1996

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Tree Number(s): D03.383.742.698.685

MeSH Unique ID: D018967

Registry Number: L6UH7ZF8HC

Entry Terms:

• R-64,766
• R 64,766
• R64,766
• R-64766
• R64766
• R 64766
• Risperidal
• Risperdal Consta
• Consta, Risperdal

Previous Indexing:

• Isoxazoles (1988-1995)
• Piperidines (1988-1995)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Serotonin Antagonists
• Antipsychotic Agents
• Dopamine Antagonists

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Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
Pyrimidines
Pyrimidinones
Risperidone