A nurse is explaining to another nurse the difference between first-generation antipsychotics and second-generation antipsychotics. what is the biggest benefit of the second-generation antipsychotics?
First generation antipsyhotics are the conventional antipsyhotics which blocks the dopamine pathway by blocking the D2 receptors and reduces the dopaminergic neuro-transmission.
Second generation antipsyhotics also called atypical antipsychotics which partial block dopamine receptors and also affect other things like serotonin.
Second generation antipsyhotics are more effective in reducing the symptoms schizophrenia and also improves the overall quality of life. They also have a lower risk of neurological symptoms like tremors, like the first generation drugs.
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