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How does sulpiride act on dopamine receptors in the brain?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Sulpiride shows properties indicative of dopamine receptor antagonism in the brain, with evidence suggesting specificity that distinguishes it from classical neuroleptics.

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Sulpiride 200mg TabletsWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 4Document updated 8 November 2019

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