[Structural-metabolic characteristics of erythrocyte membrane in patients with paranoid schizophrenia undergoing psychopharmacotherapy].

Structural features of the hydrophobic compartment and external parts of the erythrocyte membrane, Na+ and K+ ATPase activity, intensity of the free-radical oxidation of lipids, and the surface relief of erythrocytes were studied in paranoic schizophrenia patients before and after a course of pharmacotherapy. It was established that the administration of neuroleptics in therapeutic doses does not cause damage of the erythrocyte membrane.