ATC Group: N05AL Benzamides

Amisulpride is a neuroleptic. Amisulpride binds selectively with a high affinity to human dopaminergic D₂/D₃ receptor subtypes whereas it is devoid of affinity for D₁, D₄ and D₅ receptor subtypes.

Levosulpiride is a selective antagonist at dopamine (D) receptors. Levosulpiride exerts a regulation action both on the central and peripheral nervous circuits controlling the dynamics of digestive system.

Sulpiride is a member of the group of substituted benzamides, which are structurally distinct from the phenothiazines, butyrophenones and thioxanthenes. One of the characteristics of sulpiride is its bimodal activity, as it has both antidepressant and neuroleptic properties. Schizophrenia characterised by a lack of social contact can benefit strikingly.

Tiapride is an atypical neuroleptic which exhibits selectivity in in-vitro studies for D₂ and D₃ dopamine subtype receptors without any affinity for subtype receptors of the principal central neurotransmitters (including serotonin, noradrenaline and histamine).