A third-generation atypical antipsychotic that acts as a partial dopamine agonist, used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. It stabilizes dopamine activity rather than simply blocking it.
Developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical, the name reflects its chemical structure as a quinolinone derivative. The '-ole' suffix indicates its classification as an organic compound containing a heterocyclic ring.
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