Psycho-pharmacology

Drugs which are used for schizophrenic patient, which is a psychotic disorder and showed classical symptoms of delusion and hallucinations. These drugs are also known asAnti-schizophrenic drugsAnti-delusional drugsAnti-hallucination drugsMajor tranquillizer drugsDopamine antagonist (these drugs suppress the Level of dopamine)Dopamine blocker drugsD2 receptor blocker drugsThese drugs improves the thought process and behaviour of client with psychotic … Read more

Also known as hypno-sedative drugs. These drugs are also called minor tranquillizer, anxiolytics or hypnotics or sedative drugs. Mechanism of action: IndicationAnxiety neurosisPhobic neurosisInsomniaConvulsionSkeleton muscles spasmPreoperative sedation. ClassificationA. BarbituratesB. BenzodiazepinesC. Non-barbiturates, non-benzodiazepinesD. Newer drugs A. Barbiturates :-These are salt of barbituric acid. These are used for hypnotic and sedative effects.Classification – based on duration of … Read more

Mood stabilizer drugs are medications that are primarily used to treat bipolar disorder, a mental health condition characterized by cycles of mania and depression. These drugs can help stabilize mood and prevent extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. Mechanism of action IndicationMood disorders like mania, bipolar disorder, cyclic depression, psychosomatic disorders. Main mood … Read more

Drugs that affect psychic function, behaviour, experience or mental symptoms are called psychotropic and psychoactive dugs. Terms :-Agonist – Drug that activates receptor.Antagonist – Drug that blocks receptor.Drug – Acc. To WHO, A drug is any substance that, when taken into living organism may modify one or more of its functions.Psycho-pharmacology – a branch of … Read more

Treatment of alcohol dependence:-There are several methods to leave the habit of daily alcohol consumption. Behaviour therapyBehavior therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on modifying maladaptive behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive ones. It is based on the principles of behaviorism, which emphasizes the role of learning and reinforcement in shaping behavior.It … Read more