BRL-44408
Encyclopedia
BRL-44408 is a drug used in scientific research which acts as a selective antagonist for the α2A adrenoreceptor
. It has been suggested as having potential therapeutic application in the treatment of extrapyramidal side effects produced by some antipsychotic
medications.
Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor
The alpha-2A adrenergic receptor , also known as ADRA2A, is an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor, and also denotes the human gene encoding it.-Role in Central Nervous System:...
. It has been suggested as having potential therapeutic application in the treatment of extrapyramidal side effects produced by some antipsychotic
Antipsychotic
An antipsychotic is a tranquilizing psychiatric medication primarily used to manage psychosis , particularly in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. A first generation of antipsychotics, known as typical antipsychotics, was discovered in the 1950s...
medications.