Antipsychotics Market

Antipsychotics Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2014 - 2020

Persistence Market Research

Antipsychotics Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2014 - 2020

Persistence Market Research

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Antipsychotics Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2014 - 2020 Persistence Market Research Released New Market Report on “Antipsychotics Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2014 - 2020”.
The neurology drugs market is expanding at a significant rate due to increasing prevalence of neurological disorders or injuries. In addition, technological advancements have been driving the market. Antipsychotics refer to a group of medicines that help treat mental health illnesses such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and psychotic depression. Antipsychotics can also be used to treat severe depression and anxiety. There are two types of antipsychotics: atypical antipsychotics and older antipsychotics. Atypical or newer antipsychotics, also referred as second generation of antipsychotics, include amisulpride, olanzapine aripiprazole, clozapine, risperidone, sertindole, and quetiapine. Older antipsychotics, also referred as first generation antipsychotics, include flupentixol, levomepromazine, trifluoperazine, zuclopenthixol, pimozide, chlorpromazine, perphenazine, haloperidol, pericyazine, and sulpiride. Antipsychotics are prescribed medications, which are available as liquids, tablets, capsules, and injections. These work on the principle of altering the effect of some chemicals in the brain, resulting in changes in mood, behavior, and emotions. Duration for intake of antipsychotics varies, depending on health condition. Common side-effects associated with antipsychotics include dizziness, diarrhea, sedation, headaches, hyperprolactinaemia, and weight gain. Other side-effects associated with antipsychotics are orthostatic hypotension, blurred vision, constipation, osteoporosis, sexual dysfunction, muscle rigidity, reduced...