The drugs in this group are clozapine (Clozaril), loxapine (Loxitane), olanzapine (Zyprexa), and quetiapine (Seroquel).
All of the atypical antipsychotic agents are chemically classified as dibenzepines. They are considered atypical or novel because they have different side effects from the conventional antipsychotic agents.
Taking atypical antipsychotic medications with certain other drugs may affect the way the drugs work or may increase the chance of side effects.
Some good books about atypical antipsychotic drugs include "Atypical Antipsychotics" by Donald C. Goff and "The Clinical Handbook for the Management of Mood Disorders" by S. Nassir Ghaemi. These books provide detailed information on the mechanism of action, clinical uses, side effects, and more related to atypical antipsychotic medications.
No, it is an antipsychotic but can produce sedation similar to that of barbituates.
No, it's an atypical antipsychotic
Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic. Benzodiazepines are classified as minor tranquilizers. Seroquel will not show up as a benzo.
The atypical antipsychotics have not been proved safe in pregnancy. They should be used only when clearly needed and when potential benefits outweigh potential hazards to the fetus.
Risperidone is not a benzodiazepine drug. It is an atypical antipsychotic.
Olaziapine atypical antipsychotic used in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Although the atypical antipsychotics are generally safe, clozapine has been associated with severe agranulocytosis, a shortage of white blood cells.
The drug classes of typical antipsychotics and atypical antipsychotics are used to treat psychotic disorders. The most famous examples are Thorazine, Clozaril (typical antipsychotics), Abilify, Zyprexa, and Risperdal (atypical antipsychotics).
the class of antipsychotic agents includes lithium carbonate (Eskalith, Lithonate), which is used for control of bipolar mood disorder, and thiothixene (Navane), which is used in the treatment of psychosis.