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Definition of Neuroleptic drug
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, Neuroleptic Agent
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
Lexicographical Neighbors of Neuroleptic Drug
Literary usage of Neuroleptic drug
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Assessment and Treatment of Patients With Coexisting Mental Illness and by Richard Ries (1996)
"neuroleptic drug-Induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms The extrapyramidal system is a
network of nerve pathways that links nerves in the surface of the cerebrum ..."
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