Uses and Examples
Dopamine receptor antagonists are used for some diseases such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, nausea and vomiting. It can also control the symptoms of hypersexuality and increased orgasmic activity.
Antidopaminergics such as haloperidol can be an antidote for poisoning with cocaine, amphetamines and dopamine agonists such as Bromocriptine and/or Ropinirole.
- Agents such as atypical antipsychotics (coupled with serotonin antagonist effects): clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, and ziprasidone
- Used as antiemetics: metoclopramide, droperidol, domperidone, promethazine
- Used as tricyclic antidepressants: amoxapine, clomipramine, trimipramine
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