Dopamine antagonist

Most antipsychotics are dopamine antagonists, and have been used in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and stimulant psychosis.

[1] Dopamine is believed to play a significant role in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia, with most effective antipsychotics blocking D2 receptors.

[1][3][5] Dopamine receptor antagonists are used in the management of a broad range of diseases and conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, nausea and vomiting.

[1] Melatonin suppresses dopamine activity[6] as part of normal circadian rhythm functions, and pathological imbalances have been implicated in Parkinson's disease[7] They may include one or more of the following and last indefinitely even after cessation of the dopamine antagonist, especially after long-term or high-dosage use: First generation antipsychotics are used to treat schizophrenia and are often accompanied by extrapyramidal side effects.

[15][1] These drugs have fewer extrapyramidal side effects and are less likely to affect prolactin levels when compared to typical antipsychotics.

Dopamine receptor flow chart
Chemical Structure of typical antipsychotic chlorpromazine
Clozapine