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Definition of Antipsychotic agent
1. Noun. Tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired.
Exact synonyms: Antipsychotic, Antipsychotic Drug, Major Tranquilizer, Major Tranquilliser, Major Tranquillizer, Neuroleptic, Neuroleptic Agent, Neuroleptic Drug
Specialized synonyms: Chlorpromazine, Thorazine, Clozapine, Clozaril, Diphenylbutyl Piperidine, Fluphenazine, Haldol, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Loxitane, Moban, Molindone, Prochlorperazine, Mellaril, Thioridazine, Navane, Thiothixene, Eskalith, Lithane, Lithium Carbonate, Lithonate
Generic synonyms: Antianxiety Agent, Ataractic, Ataractic Agent, Ataractic Drug, Tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, Tranquillizer
Specialized synonyms: Chlorpromazine, Thorazine, Clozapine, Clozaril, Diphenylbutyl Piperidine, Fluphenazine, Haldol, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Loxitane, Moban, Molindone, Prochlorperazine, Mellaril, Thioridazine, Navane, Thiothixene, Eskalith, Lithane, Lithium Carbonate, Lithonate
Generic synonyms: Antianxiety Agent, Ataractic, Ataractic Agent, Ataractic Drug, Tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, Tranquillizer
Medical Definition of Antipsychotic agent
1. A functional category of neuroleptic drugs that are helpful in the treatment of psychosis and have a capacity to ameliorate thought disorders (e.g., chlorpromazine, haloperidol). See: neuroleptic. Synonym: antipsychotic, major tranquilliser. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Antipsychotic Agent
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