Drug reference
brexpiprazole
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Anti Psychotic (atypical))
Mechanism of action
Serotonin-dopamine activity modulator (SDAM) that acts as a partial agonist at 5-HT1A and dopamine D2 receptors at similar potency, and an antagonist at 5-HT2A and noradrenaline alpha1B/2C receptors
Common side effects
- Tremor
- Nasopharyngitis
- Somnolence
- Headache
- Akathisia
- Increased weight
Known interactions (1)
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is brexpiprazole?
brexpiprazole belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does brexpiprazole work?
Serotonin-dopamine activity modulator (SDAM) that acts as a partial agonist at 5-HT1A and dopamine D2 receptors at similar potency, and an antagonist at 5-HT2A and noradrenaline alpha1B/2C receptors
What are the common side effects of brexpiprazole?
Tremor, Nasopharyngitis, Somnolence, Headache, Akathisia, Increased weight
Which drugs interact with brexpiprazole?
amisulpride
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