Which of the following compounds is NOT included in antipsychotics?

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Fluoxetine is not included among antipsychotic medications; rather, it is classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), primarily used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. Antipsychotics, in contrast, are primarily used to manage conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and work by modifying the effects of neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly dopamine.

Chlorpromazine, haloperidol, and clozapine, all of which are included in the antipsychotic category, function by acting on different receptors in the brain to alleviate symptoms of psychosis. Chlorpromazine is a first-generation antipsychotic known for its sedative properties, haloperidol is a typical antipsychotic that is effective in treating acute psychotic episodes, and clozapine is a second-generation antipsychotic used for treatment-resistant cases. Thus, fluoxetine's mechanism of action and therapeutic use distinctly separate it from the class of antipsychotic drugs.