Explain Extrapyramidal Side Effects
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Neuroleptics
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The medicinal class of neuroleptics treat psychosis commonly caused by schizophrenia. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, neuroleptic medications include Geodon, Haldol, and Risperdal.
Extrapyramidal Side Effects
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コラムによれば、緊急精神医学:精神医学的緊急サービスにおける錐体外路副作用、一般的な副作用には、ディストニアと呼ばれる長時間の筋肉けいれんが含まれます。パルキンシン症は、パーキンソン病の症状に似ているため、その名前があります。 Severe restlessness and rocking signal the effect akathisia. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a severe extrapyramidal side effect, can cause intense rigidity, fever, and death.
原因
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Scientists don't know the exact cause of the side effects. Theories suggest the problems stem from the neuroleptic medication's inability to selectively bind to dopamine receptors in the brain.
リスクの増加
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Extrapyramidal side effects occur more often in males than females. Higher dose medications and intramuscular injection also increase risk of side effects.
治療
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The doctor will cease the medication causing the effects. He may prescribe other classes of medication to treat effect symptoms. Neuroleptic dosage will then resume with a lower risk medication.
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