Explain the agonist-to-antagonist spectrum of action of psychopharmacologic agents

Explain the agonist-to-antagonist spectrum of action of psychopharmacologic agents

Explain the agonist-to-antagonist spectrum of action of psychopharmacologic agents, including how partial and inverse agonist functionality may impact the efficacy of psychopharmacologic treatments. The spectrum of action for psychopharmacologic agents can be categorized into agonists, antagonists, and partial agonists. Agonists bind to receptors, activate them, and produce a biological response. On the other hand, antagonists […]