A comparison of the effects of chlorpromazine, 7-hydroxychlorpromazine and chlorpromazine sulfoxide on the activity of central dopaminergic neurons
Bunney B, Aghajanian G. A comparison of the effects of chlorpromazine, 7-hydroxychlorpromazine and chlorpromazine sulfoxide on the activity of central dopaminergic neurons. Life Sciences 1974, 15: 309-318. PMID: 4549921, DOI: 10.1016/0024-3205(74)90221-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChlorpromazine sulfoxideSingle-unit recording techniquesAnti-psychotic propertyCentral dopaminergic neuronsVentral tegmental neuronsPossible clinical importanceEffect of chlorpromazineA10 neuronsDopaminergic neuronsAntipsychotic efficacyPlasma levelsTegmental neuronsAntipsychotic agentsTherapeutic effectAntipsychotic propertiesClinical importanceEquivalent dosesRecording techniquesChlorpromazineNeuronsDepressionPreliminary studyPrevious findingsSulfoxide levelsChlorpromazine metabolites