antipsychotics

antipsychotics is a topic covered in the Davis's Drug Guide.

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General Use

Treatment of acute and chronic psychoses, particularly when accompanied by ↑ psychomotor activity. Use of clozapine is limited to schizophrenia unresponsive to conventional therapy. Selected agents are also used as antihistamines or antiemetics. Chlorpromazine is also used in the treatment of intractable hiccups.

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General Use

Treatment of acute and chronic psychoses, particularly when accompanied by ↑ psychomotor activity. Use of clozapine is limited to schizophrenia unresponsive to conventional therapy. Selected agents are also used as antihistamines or antiemetics. Chlorpromazine is also used in the treatment of intractable hiccups.

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