Ocaperidone
Ocaperidone
Ocaperidone (pronounced as o-ca-per-i-done) is an atypical antipsychotic drug that is currently under development. It is primarily used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other related psychotic disorders.
Etymology
The term "Ocaperidone" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug. The prefix "Oca-" is derived from the Latin word "Octo", meaning eight, referring to the eight carbon atoms in the chemical structure of the drug. The suffix "-peridone" is a common suffix used in the naming of antipsychotic drugs.
Pharmacology
Ocaperidone acts by blocking the dopamine receptors in the brain, specifically the D2 receptors. This helps to reduce the overactivity of dopamine, which is believed to be a factor in the development of psychotic symptoms. Ocaperidone also has some affinity for the serotonin receptors, specifically the 5-HT2A receptors, which may contribute to its antipsychotic effects.
Related Terms
- Atypical antipsychotic: A class of drugs used in the treatment of psychotic disorders. They are called "atypical" because they have different pharmacological properties than the older, "typical" antipsychotics.
- Dopamine: A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a role in reward, motivation, and the regulation of mood. Overactivity of dopamine is believed to be a factor in the development of psychotic symptoms.
- Serotonin: A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a role in mood, appetite, and sleep. Some atypical antipsychotics, including ocaperidone, have some affinity for the serotonin receptors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ocaperidone
- Wikipedia's article - Ocaperidone
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