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risperidone and Ectoparasitic Infestations

risperidone has been researched along with Ectoparasitic Infestations in 6 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.

Ectoparasitic Infestations: Infestations by PARASITES which live on, or burrow into, the surface of their host's EPIDERMIS. Most ectoparasites are ARTHROPODS.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Pimozide has been mooted as specific for the treatment of this condition."1.36Atypical anti-psychotics in delusional parasitosis: a retrospective case series of 20 patients. ( Kenchaiah, BK; Kumar, S; Tharyan, P, 2010)
"Risperidone was an effective and safe treatment in three cases of delusions of infestation."1.30Risperidone in the treatment of delusions of infestation. ( Bailey, LG; Canterbury, AL; De León, OA; Furmaga, KM, 1997)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (16.67)18.2507
2000's3 (50.00)29.6817
2010's2 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bhatia, MS1
Jhanjee, A1
Srivastava, S1
Freudenmann, RW1
Lepping, P1
Suganthan, JS1
Rajkumar, AP1
Jagannath, C1
Pulimood, SA1
Jacob, KS1
Kenchaiah, BK1
Kumar, S1
Tharyan, P1
Colombo, G1
Caimi, M1
Donà, GP1
De León, OA1
Furmaga, KM1
Canterbury, AL1
Bailey, LG1

Other Studies

6 other studies available for risperidone and Ectoparasitic Infestations

ArticleYear
Delusional infestation: a clinical profile.
    Asian journal of psychiatry, 2013, Volume: 6, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Amisulpride; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Delusions; Ectoparasitic Infestations; Fe

2013
Second-generation antipsychotics in primary and secondary delusional parasitosis: outcome and efficacy.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2008, Volume: 28, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Delusions; Dose-R

2008
Delusional parasitosis over dermatological morbidity: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
    Tropical doctor, 2009, Volume: 39, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Antipsychotic Agents; Delusions; Ectoparasitic Infestations; Female; Humans; Parasitic Disease

2009
Atypical anti-psychotics in delusional parasitosis: a retrospective case series of 20 patients.
    International journal of dermatology, 2010, Volume: 49, Issue:1

    Topics: Antipsychotic Agents; Benzodiazepines; Ectoparasitic Infestations; Female; Fluoxetine; Haloperidol;

2010
Shared Ekbom's syndrome. A case study.
    European psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists, 2004, Volume: 19, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Antipsychotic Agents; Diagnosis, Differential; Ectoparasitic Infestations; Family; Female; Hum

2004
Risperidone in the treatment of delusions of infestation.
    International journal of psychiatry in medicine, 1997, Volume: 27, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antipsychotic Agents; Delusions; Dementia; Ectoparasitic Infestation

1997