Dopaminergic deficit and the role of amisulpride in the treatment of schizophrenia

Kasper, S.

International Clinical Psychopharmacology 17(Suppl 4): S19-S26

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 0268-1315
PMID: 12685918
Document Number: 542913
This review provides an overview of the evidence related to the role of dopamine deficiency in the pathogenesis of positive and negative schizophrenic symptoms and to the therapeutic use of amisulpride in this indication. It includes concepts of human neurobiology and neuropharmacology and their application to clinical medicine, as well as the presentation of the clinical evidence on the therapeutic efficacy and safety of amisulpride in schizophrenia, highlighting dosage issues.

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