A 40-year-old patient with schizophrenia is non-compliant with oral medication and frequently relapses. He inquires about a long-acting injectable ant...

Question

A 40-year-old patient with schizophrenia is non-compliant with oral medication and frequently relapses. He inquires about a long-acting injectable antipsychotic. Which class of medication is commonly used as a long-acting depot for schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Typical antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol depot)

Answer

Tricyclic antidepressants

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Mood stabilisers

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Beta-blockers

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Anxiolytics

MCQ (SBA): Schizophrenia

A 40-year-old patient with schizophrenia is non-compliant with oral medication and frequently relapses. He inquires about a long-acting injectable antipsychotic. Which class of medication is commonly used as a long-acting depot for schizophrenia?