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.