Benzamide neuroleptics in the practice of a psychiatrist, a neurologist, and an internist at the present development stage of psychopharmacology (by the example of sulpiride)

The paper reviews the literature on the use of benzamide neuroleptics (by the example of sulpiride) to treat mental disorders and psychosomatic diseases. It characterizes medications, such as benzamide derivatives. The mechanism of action of sulpiride and its differences from other neuroleptics are...

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Main Author: Dmitry Sergeyevich Danilov
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: IMA-PRESS LLC 2012-09-01
Series:Неврология, нейропсихиатрия, психосоматика
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Online Access:https://nnp.ima-press.net/nnp/article/view/150
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Summary:The paper reviews the literature on the use of benzamide neuroleptics (by the example of sulpiride) to treat mental disorders and psychosomatic diseases. It characterizes medications, such as benzamide derivatives. The mechanism of action of sulpiride and its differences from other neuroleptics are discussed. The efficacy of sulpiride (as monotherapy or combined therapy) in the treatment of different mental disorders, psychosomatic diseases, alcohol and drug additions, etc. is critically analyzed. By taking into account the currently adopted multidisciplinary approach to managing patients with the above conditions, the presented data are certain to provoke interest among physicians of different specialties.
ISSN:2074-2711
2310-1342