TYPES OF DRUG THERAPIES USED IN PSYCHIATRY - LESSON 187
Now in this post we would learn several types of drug therapies. Neuroleptic drugs are the drugs that modify psychotic symptoms. Some of the categories of these drugs are mentioned below: 1. Antianxiety Agents:- These drugs treat anxiety also called minor tranquilizers and sedatives. Examples of these agents are barbiturates and drugs such as diazepam, which is also known as Valium and chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride also known as Librium. 2. Antidepressants:- An imbalance in the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain is the main cause for the basis of depression. For producing feelings of well-being of reverse depressive symptoms these drugs are used. For an example generally fluoxetine also called Prozac is commonly prescribed for antidepressant. This Prozac allows the passage of serotonin also known as a neurotransmitter into nerve cells. So that it improves mood, mental alertness, physical activity, and sleep patterns. In common most of the medications were prescrib...