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Amisulpride, sold under the brand names Solian and Barhemsys, is a medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia, acute psychotic episodes, depression, and nausea and vomiting. [ 9 ] [ 6 ] It is specifically used at lower doses intravenously to prevent and treat postoperative nausea and vomiting ; [ 9 ] at low doses by mouth to treat ...
A depressogen is a substance that causes or can cause depression, usually as a side effect. [1] They are the functional opposites of antidepressants. [2]Examples of drugs commonly associated with depressogenic effects include ethanol, some anticonvulsants such as the barbiturates (e.g. phenobarbital), benzodiazepines (e.g. diazepam), vigabatrin, and topiramate, corticosteroids like ...
A dosage of 50 mg/day N-methylamisulpride has been found to achieve 60 to 80% occupancy of the dopamine D 2 receptor, whereas 300 to 400 mg/day amisulpride achieved around 70% occupancy and doses of 630 to 910 mg/day amisulpride achieved 70 to 80% occupancy of the receptor. [4] [6] Amisulpride has been associated with QT prolongation.
Antipsychotics by class Generic name Brand names Chemical class ATC code Typical antipsychotics; Acepromazine: Atravet, Acezine: phenothiazine: N05AA04
SEP-4199, also known as non-racemic amisulpride, is a non-racemic form of amisulpride which is under development for the treatment of bipolar depression. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is taken by mouth . [ 1 ]
GLP-1 drugs may protect the brain from inflammation, some studies say, but others warn they may increase depression risk. Image credit: James Manning – PA Images/Getty Images.
Therefore, the person can be misdiagnosed with unipolar depression and be given antidepressants. Studies have shown that antidepressant-induced mania can occur in 20–40% of people with bipolar disorder. [147] For bipolar depression, antidepressants (most frequently SSRIs) can exacerbate or trigger symptoms of hypomania and mania. [148]
Individuals may MUA antipsychotics for various reasons, including recreational purposes, self-medication, or attempting to alter their mental or emotional state.The most common forms of antipsychotic abuse may include non-prescribed use, which involves the use of antipsychotic medications without a valid legal prescription or the absence of medical supervision.