Antipsychotiky
Antipsychotiky, also known as antipsychotic medications, are a class of drugs primarily used to manage psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and sometimes bipolar disorder. These medications work by modulating neurotransmitter activity in the brain, particularly targeting dopamine pathways, which are often hyperactive in psychotic states.
There are two main categories of antipsychotiky: typical (first-generation) and atypical (second-generation). Typical antipsychotics, developed in
Atypical antipsychotiky, such as risperidone, olanzapine, and clozapine, were introduced later and tend to have a
Antipsychotiky can be administered orally or via injections and require careful management due to their potential
Overall, antipsychotiky are vital tools in psychiatric treatment, significantly improving the quality of life for many