which is the antipsychotic which selectively acts on the mesolimbic pathway and does not inhibit dopamin in mesocoical pathaway
Correct Answer: aripiprazole
Description: ARIPIPRAZOLE * Paial agonist action * Selectively blocks dopamine in mesolimibic pathway, hence improves positive symptoms without worsening negative symptoms * Used in risperidone induced hyoperprolactinemia Ref. kaplon and sadock, synopsis of psychiatry, 11 th edition, pg no. 925
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