Biologic, pharmacologic, and psychosocial factors influencing response to neuroleptics

Psychopharmacol Bull. 1992;28(3):227-9.

Abstract

Neuroleptic drugs remain a critical modality in the treatment of schizophrenia. Numerous variables influence response to neuroleptic drugs including biologic, pharmacologic, and psychosocial factors. This review cites some examples of how such factors have been examined.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Schizophrenia / drug therapy*
  • Schizophrenia / physiopathology
  • Schizophrenic Psychology

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents