Mechanism of Action of Quetiapine
Introduction Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication used in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. It acts on multiple neurotransmitter receptors in the central nervous system, particularly dopamine and serotonin receptors. Compared with typical antipsychotics, quetiapine has lower risk of extrapyramidal side effects because of its serotonin-dopamine antagonistic profile. Mechanism of Action (Step-wise) A … Read more