Antipsychotic Drug (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 drug to help manage the patient's schizophrenia symptoms.
- Antipsychotic drugs are often used in the long-term treatment of bipolar disorder to reduce manic episodes.
- During the emergency room visit, the patient was administered an antipsychotic drug to calm her down after a psychotic break.
- Researchers are developing new antipsychotic drugs that target specific dopamine receptors in the brain.
- The psychiatrist warned the patient about potential side effects of the antipsychotic drug, including weight gain and dizziness.
Synonyms
- Major Tranquilizer
- Antipsychotic Agent
- Antipsychotic
- Major Tranquillizer
- Neuroleptic
- Major Tranquilliser
- Neuroleptic Agent
- Neuroleptic Drug