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extrapyramidal system |
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extrapyramidal system [¦ek·strə‚pir·ə′mid·əl ′sis·təm] (neuroscience) Descending tracts of nerve fibers arising in the cortex and subcortical motor areas of the brain. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Antipsychotics work by blocking dopamine in the brain, which often causes immediate side effects called extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). The study results showed that BL-1020 was well tolerated and showed an improved safety profile reducing extrapyramidal symptoms that are experienced with currently available therapies. sedation, falls, worsened behavior or disorientation/confusion, extrapyramidal symptoms and tardive dyskinesia) on a monthly basis. |
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