iloperidone

n. an atypical antipsychotic agent of the benzisoxazole class that is active at a range of receptors. Its efficacy is thought to result particularly from its dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT₂ receptor antagonism. Its wide-ranging receptor activity is thought to confer antipsychotic activity with fewer extrapyramidal symptoms and with a somewhat more favorable metabolic profile than is seen with other atypical antipsychotics. U.S. trade name: Fanapt.

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Psychology term of the day

February 24th 2025

functional plasticity

the ability of the brain to adapt to loss of or damage to tissue by transferring all or part of the functions previously performed by those injured areas to other regions. The degree to which the brain is able to do this successfully has been called functional reserve and is thought to depend on several factors, including age and the health status of the brain.