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risperidone and Arsenic Encephalopathy

risperidone has been researched along with Arsenic Encephalopathy in 1 studies

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.
risperidone : A member of the class of pyridopyrimidines that is 2-methyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one carrying an additional 2-[4-(6-fluoro-1,2-benzoxazol-3-yl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl group at position 2.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Given this rare manifestation of arsenic poisoning for which there is no clearly defined treatment regimen, this case suggests that the use of a combination of an antipsychotic and an antidepressant may be considered in the rare event of psychosis with obsessive-compulsive features following arsenic poisoning."1.46An Unusual Case of Acute Psychosis With Obsessive-Compulsive Features Following Arsenic Poisoning. ( Abdel-Gawad, NM; Gharbaoui, Y; Pigott, TA; Teixeira, AL; Wu, HE, 2017)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wu, HE1
Abdel-Gawad, NM1
Gharbaoui, Y1
Teixeira, AL1
Pigott, TA1

Other Studies

1 other study available for risperidone and Arsenic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
An Unusual Case of Acute Psychosis With Obsessive-Compulsive Features Following Arsenic Poisoning.
    Journal of psychiatric practice, 2017, Volume: 23, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Antipsychotic Agents; Arsenic Poisoning; Citalopram; Humans; Male; Obsessive-Compulsive Disor

2017