What are the types of psychiatric drugs?

Antipsychotic drugs include antipsychotics, antianxiety drugs, antidepressants, etc.

1. Antipsychotic drugs

Antipsychotic drugs include chlorpromazine, haloperidol, perphenazine, etc., which can alleviate psychotic symptoms by blocking dopamine D2 receptors.

2. Antianxiety drugs

Antianxiety drugs are mainly used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorders. Common antianxiety drugs include estazolam, diazepam, lorazepam, etc.

3. Antidepressants

Antidepressants can treat depression and other emotional disorders. Common antidepressants include paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline, etc., which can improve mood by increasing the concentration of 5-hydroxytryptamine in the brain.