New ray of hope for psychosis in parkinson’s: Pimavanserin
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Parkinson’s disease is often associated with hallucinations and psychosis. Till now typical and atypical antipsychotics (Clozapine & Quetiapine) are being used to manage these symptoms. Recently US FDA has approved a new drug Pimavanserin for the treatment of hallucination and delusion associated with parkinson’s disease psychosis in a dose of 34 mg.
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- DOI 10.19056/ijmdsjssmes/2016/v5i2/100633
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