First-generation antipsychotics work primarily by restricting the availability of the neurotransmitter dopamine, either by blocking dopamine receptors entirely or by inhibiting the neurotransmitter's release.

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First-generation antipsychotics, also known as typical antipsychotics, primarily work by blocking dopamine D2 receptors, which reduces the effects of dopamine in the brain, a key factor in the treatment of psychotic symptoms.

First-Generation Antipsychotics Work Primarily by Restricting the Availability of the Neurotransmitter