Antipsychotic (Noun)
Meaning
Tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antipsychotic medication to help manage her patient's schizophrenia symptoms.
- Antipsychotic drugs can have significant side effects, so they must be used carefully and under medical supervision.
- In severe cases of psychosis, doctors often turn to antipsychotic tranquilizers to quickly calm the patient down.
- Researchers have been working to develop new antipsychotic medications that have fewer negative side effects.
- The antipsychotic medication was effective in reducing the patient's hallucinations and improving their overall quality of life.
Synonyms
- Antipsychotic Drug
- Major Tranquilizer
- Antipsychotic Agent
- Major Tranquillizer
- Neuroleptic
- Major Tranquilliser
- Neuroleptic Agent
- Neuroleptic Drug