Mechanism of Action of Aripiprazole
Introduction Aripiprazole is a third-generation atypical antipsychotic approved for treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression (as an adjunct), Tourette’s syndrome, and irritability in autism. It is pharmacologically unique for its role as a partial agonist at dopamine D₂ and serotonin 5‑HT₁A receptors, and as an antagonist at serotonin 5‑HT₂A receptors, allowing it to modulate neurotransmission rather … Read more