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quetiapine fumarate + risperidone

Development stage
Unknown
Lead developer
AstraZeneca
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral
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Overview

The entry 'quetiapine fumarate + risperidone' refers to a comparative clinical evaluation of two atypical antipsychotic medications, quetiapine (Seroquel) and risperidone (Risperdal), specifically within the context of a Phase 4 study sponsored by AstraZeneca for the treatment of schizophrenia. Quetiapine fumarate is a dibenzothiazepine derivative that acts as an antagonist at a broad range of neurotransmitter receptors, including dopamine D2, serotonin 5-HT2A, histamine H1, and adrenergic alpha-1 and alpha-2 receptors; it also exhibits partial agonism at 5-HT1A receptors. Risperidone is a benzisoxazole derivative that functions as a potent combined serotonin 5-HT2A and dopamine D2 receptor antagonist. In clinical practice and trials, these agents are compared to assess relative efficacy in symptom reduction (e.g., PANSS scores) and their distinct safety profiles, such as quetiapine's lower risk of extrapyramidal symptoms and prolactin elevation compared to risperidone's higher potency and different metabolic impact.

Brand names
SeroquelRisperdalSeroquel XRRisperdal Consta
Other names
quetiapinerisperidonequetiapine fumarate
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Targets

DRD4 (Dopamine D4 Receptor)HTR1A (Serotonin receptor 1A (5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1A))HRH1 (Histamine H1 Receptor)ADRA1A (α1A)ADRA2A (α2A)DRD1 (Dopamine D1 Receptor)HTR2C (5-hydroxytryptamine 2C receptor)HTR2A (Serotonin receptor 5-HT2A)DRD2 (Dopamine D2 Receptor)

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