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Definition of Mellaril
1. Noun. A tranquilizer (trade name Mellaril) used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
Generic synonyms: Antipsychotic, Antipsychotic Agent, Antipsychotic Drug, Major Tranquilizer, Major Tranquilliser, Major Tranquillizer, Neuroleptic, Neuroleptic Agent, Neuroleptic Drug
Language type: Trade Name
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mellaril
Literary usage of Mellaril
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"... trifluoperazine (Stelazine), and thioridazine (mellaril); the most commonly
used thioxanthenes are chlorprothixene (Taractan) and thiothixene (Navane); ..."
2. Assessment and Treatment of Patients With Coexisting Mental Illness and by Richard Ries (1996)
"In general, low-potency neuroleptics, for example, chlorpromazine,
thioridazine (mellaril), and clozapine (Clozaril), have significant sedative and ..."
3. Medical Marijuana Referenda Movement in America: Hearing Before the edited by Bill McCollum (2001)
"... hydrochloride (mellaril R). Lahey Clinic Foundation Bulletin. 6(2):207- 215,
1967. 29. Grinspoon, L., Ewalt, J., and Shader, RI: Long-term treatment of ..."
4. From Privileges to Rights: People Labeled with Psychiatric Disabilities by Rae E. Unzicker, Kate P. Wolters, Debra J. Robinson (2001)
"(Judi Chamberlin) I just want to mention a few of the real hazards of psychiatric
drugging. The neuroleptics like Thorazine, Haldol, mellaril, ..."
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