Abnormal, involuntary movement disorders due to a drug-induced imbalance between two major neurotransmitters (dopamine and acetylcholine) in portions of the brain are called
1. dystonic reactions.
2. pyramidal side effects.
3. extrapyramidal side effects.
4. neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
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Extrapyramidal side effects are abnormal involuntary movement disorders that develop be-cause of a drug-induced imbalance between two major neurotransmitters, dopamine and ac-etylcholine, in portions of the brain.
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