Antipsychotic Agent (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 agent to help manage the patient's hallucinations and agitation.
- Antipsychotic agents are commonly used to treat conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
- The new antipsychotic agent has shown promise in reducing symptoms of psychosis with minimal side effects.
- The nurse administered an antipsychotic agent to the patient to calm them down after they became aggressive.
- Researchers are studying the efficacy of a new class of antipsychotic agents that target specific neurotransmitters in the brain.
Synonyms
- Antipsychotic Drug
- Major Tranquilizer
- Antipsychotic
- Major Tranquillizer
- Neuroleptic
- Major Tranquilliser
- Neuroleptic Agent
- Neuroleptic Drug