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Dopamine receptor antagonist
Dopaminergic blockers
Drug class
Haloperidol
Class identifiers
UseSchizophrenia, bipolar disorder, nausea and vomiting, etc.
ATC codeN05A
Biological targetDopamine receptors
External links
MeSHD012559

A dopamine antagonist (anti-dopaminergic) is a type of drug which blocks dopamine receptors by receptor antagonism. Most antipsychotics are dopamine antagonists, and as such they have found use in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and stimulant psychosis. Several other dopamine antagonists are antiemetics used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting.

Receptor Pharmacology