Tag: Dopamine
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Thioridazine
Thioridazine is a medication used for the treatment of schizophrenia. a mental disorder characterized by symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking. It is a type of antipsychotic drug that works by blocking the effects of dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain that is thought to be involved in schizophrenia. Thioridazine was first introduced…
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Molindone
Molindone is a medication that is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders. It is a type of antipsychotic drug, which works by changing the chemical balance in the brain and reducing the symptoms of mental illness. Molindone was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1965, and…
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Haloperidol
Haloperidol, commonly known by its brand name Haldol, is a powerful antipsychotic medication used in the treatment of various psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe cases of depression. Haloperidol works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, which helps reduce the symptoms of psychosis and manic episodes. It is typically administered orally in…
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What Part of the Brain Controls Love?
Love is a complex emotion that involves many different parts of the brain. Several brain regions have been identified as playing a role in the experience of love, including the hypothalamus, the ventral tegmental area (VTA), the caudate nucleus, and the amygdala. The hypothalamus The hypothalamus is a small but important region of the brain.…
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Brain Breakdown: Basal Ganglia
The basal ganglia are a group of structures located deep within the brain that play an important role in motor control and the regulation of certain cognitive and emotional processes. The main structures of the basal ganglia include the caudate nucleus, putamen, globus pallidus, and substantia nigra. The basal ganglia work in conjunction with other…