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risperidone and Degenerative Diseases, Central Nervous System

risperidone has been researched along with Degenerative Diseases, Central Nervous System 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
"Risperidone was well tolerated in the elderly and associated with a low risk of movement disorders and anticholinergic effects."2.42Risperidone in the management of psychiatric and neurodegenerative disease in the elderly: an update. ( DeVane, CL; Mintzer, J, 2003)

Research

Studies (1)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
DeVane, CL1
Mintzer, J1

Reviews

1 review available for risperidone and Degenerative Diseases, Central Nervous System

ArticleYear
Risperidone in the management of psychiatric and neurodegenerative disease in the elderly: an update.
    Psychopharmacology bulletin, 2003, Volume: 37, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Antipsychotic Agents; Humans; Mental Disorders; Neurodegenerative Diseases; Risperidone

2003