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Atypical Antipsychotics
. Ed(S): Ellenbroek, Bart A.; Cools, Alexander R.
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Description for Atypical Antipsychotics
Paperback. Editor(s): Ellenbroek, Bart A.; Cools, Alexander R. Series: Milestones in Drug Therapy. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJN; MMG; MMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 391.
The introduction of chlorpromazine in 1953, and haloperidol in 1958, into clinical practice dramatically altered the therapy of schizophrenic patients. Although representing by no means a cure for this severe psychiatric ill ness, it allowed, for the first time, to adequately control the severe hallu cinations and delusional beliefs which prevent these patients from leading a more or less independent life. Indeed these antipsychotics (and the many congeners that were to follow) significantly reduced the number ofchronic schizophrenic inpatients in psychiatric clinics all over the world. However soon after their introduction it became clear that, like all other available drugs, ... Read more
The introduction of chlorpromazine in 1953, and haloperidol in 1958, into clinical practice dramatically altered the therapy of schizophrenic patients. Although representing by no means a cure for this severe psychiatric ill ness, it allowed, for the first time, to adequately control the severe hallu cinations and delusional beliefs which prevent these patients from leading a more or less independent life. Indeed these antipsychotics (and the many congeners that were to follow) significantly reduced the number ofchronic schizophrenic inpatients in psychiatric clinics all over the world. However soon after their introduction it became clear that, like all other available drugs, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Springer Basel Switzerland
Number of pages
247
Condition
New
Series
Milestones in Drug Therapy
Number of Pages
236
Place of Publication
Basel, Switzerland
ISBN
9783034895712
SKU
V9783034895712
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