asenapine

n. an atypical antipsychotic agent of the dibenzo-oxepino pyrrole class that is thought to exert its effects by acting as a dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT_2A receptor antagonist. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia and, alone or as adjunctive therapy, for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder. U.S. trade name: Saphris.

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December 18th 2024

motor behavior

1. aspects of human movement that include motor control, motor development, and motor learning.

2. see motor function.