Update on New and Emerging Treatments for Schizophrenia.

Publication/Presentation Date

6-1-2016

Abstract

Although there has been more than 50 years of development, there remains a great need for better antipsychotic medications. This article looks at the recent advances in treatment of schizophrenia. New hypotheses have been suggested that may replace or complement the dopamine hypotheses. The article explores the different novel drugs that impact some of the key neurotransmitter systems currently. Phosphodiesterase 10A inhibitors and α-7 neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators constitute the majority. The marketing of these medications eventually may result in change about how schizophrenia is treated.

Volume

39

Issue

2

First Page

217

Last Page

238

ISSN

1558-3147

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

27216901

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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