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dopamine-receptor antagonist

dopamine-receptor antagonist A dopamine-receptor antagonist is a drug that attaches to dopamine receptors without turning them on, which blocks dopamine and similar drugs from having their effects.

A dopamine-receptor antagonist is a drug that attaches to dopamine receptors without turning them on, which blocks dopamine and similar drugs from having their effects. Many antipsychotic medicines work this way, and these drugs have also been used for nausea and vomiting, Tourette syndrome, and hiccup.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Dopamine Antagonists” (D018492).
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