Biological Perspectives: Update on Newer Antipsychotic Drugs: Are They Evidence Based?

Authors :: Keltner, Norman L.
Moore, Randy L.
Grant, Joan S.
Source :: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care. Oct2011, Vol. 47 Issue 4, p220-226. 7p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: The article discusses the development of modern day antipsychotic drugs in 2011 and presents a discussion of whether the drugs which are being used in 2011 have had their safety and efficacy proven through evidence-based research. A discussion of research which has been conducted on several antipsychotic drugs, including Rofecoxib, Tegaserol and Cerivastatin, is presented.

Subjects :: *ANTILIPEMIC agents
*ANTIPSYCHOTIC agents
*GASTROINTESTINAL agents
*NONSTEROIDAL anti-inflammatory agents
*EVIDENCE-based medicine
*CYCLOOXYGENASE 2
*PROFESSIONAL practice
*DRUG approval
*PHARMACODYNAMICS
DRUG therapy for schizophrenia

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