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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Published inNevrologii͡a︡, neĭropsikhiatrii͡a︡, psikhosomatika Vol. 4; no. 3; pp. 77 - 84
Main Author Dmitry Sergeyevich Danilov
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Russian
Published IMA-PRESS LLC 14.09.2012
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neuroleptics, benzamides, sulpiride, spectrum of clinical effects, mental disorders
psychosomatic diseases
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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
DOI:10.14412/2074-2711-2012-410