Antipsychotic drugs given to people with schizophrenia bind to the same receptor sites as a particular neurotransmitter and block its action. This reduction in this neurotransmitter's activity can quiet the person's agitation and psychotic symptoms. This neurotransmitter whose action is blocked is

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Antipsychotic drugs primarily target dopamine receptors, particularly the D2 subtype, to reduce psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia by blocking dopamine's action, which is thought to be overly active in this condition.

Antipsychotic Drugs Given to People with Schizophrenia Bind to the Same