Definition of Neuroleptic

1. Noun. Tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired.

Exact synonyms: Antipsychotic, Antipsychotic Agent, Antipsychotic Drug, Major Tranquilizer, Major Tranquilliser, Major Tranquillizer, 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

Definition of Neuroleptic

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Medical Definition of Neuroleptic

1. A term coined to refer to the effects on cognition and behaviour of antipsychotic drugs, which produce a state of apathy, lack of initiative and limited range of emotion and in psychotic patients cause a reduction in confusion and agitation and normalisation of psychomotor activity. Origin: Gr. Lepsis = a taking hold This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Neuroleptic

neurohypophysial hormones
neurohypophysis
neurohypophysis
neuroid
neuroid
neuroimmunomodulation
neurokeratin
neurokinin a
neurokinin k
neurolemma
neurolemma
neurolemma cells
neuroleptanalgesia
neuroleptanesthesia
neuroleptic (current term)
neuroleptic (current term)
neuroleptics
neuroleptic agent
neuroleptic agent
neuroleptic drug
neuroleptic drugs
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
neuroleukin
neurolinguist
neurolinguistics
neurolinguistics
neurologic
neurologic
neurological
neurological

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