Antipsychotic drugs, also known as neuroleptic medications, can be classified into two main categories based on their chemical structure and pharmacological properties: typical (first-generation) antipsychotics and atypical (second-generation) antipsychotics.
1.Typical Antipsychotics (First-Generation):
A.Phenothiazines:
Chlorpromazine hydrochloride
Triflupromazine
Thioridazine hydrochloride
Piperacetazine hydrochloride
Promazine hydrochloride
Prochlorperazine maleate
Trifluoperazine hydrochloride
2.Atypical Antipsychotics (Second-Generation):
B.Ring Analogues of Phenothiazines:
Clozapine
Loxapine succinate
Chlorprothixene
Thiothixene
C.Fluorobutyrophenones:
Haloperidol
Droperidol
Risperidone
D.Beta Amino Ketones:
Molindone hydrochloride
E.Benzamides:
Sulpiride
Atypical antipsychotics are often considered a newer generation of drugs and are generally preferred over typical antipsychotics due to their potentially lower risk of causing extrapyramidal side effects (movement disorders).
However, the choice of antipsychotic medication depends on individual patient characteristics and the specific mental health condition being treated.
Treatment decisions should always be made by a qualified healthcare provider based on a patient's unique needs and medical history.