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Card 6

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EVALUATION - side effects

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Card 7

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ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTICS

Second-generation drugs developed in the 70s. These aim to improve upon the effectiveness of antipsychotic drugs and minimise the side effects.

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Card 8

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CLOZAPINE

Binds into D2 receptors, but also acts on serotonin and glutamine receptors. they can help improve mood and reduce depression and anxiety in patients, improving their cognitive functioning.

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Card 9

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EVALUATION - evidence in the effectiveness

Herbert Meltzer (2012)

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Card 10

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EVIDENCE - side effects

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