Major Tranquillizer (Noun)
Meaning
Tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hospital prepared the major tranquilizer to be administered to the agitated patient as a last resort.
- A major tranquilizer such as haloperidol may be prescribed to a patient experiencing severe anxiety or hallucinations.
- Doctors often prescribe major tranquilizers to reduce severe agitation in psychotic patients.
- Due to its potential side effects, the major tranquilizer is only administered under close supervision in a clinical setting.
- The mental health facilities typically keep major tranquilizers on hand for emergency situations involving violent outbursts or extreme aggression.
Synonyms
- Antipsychotic Drug
- Major Tranquilizer
- Antipsychotic Agent
- Antipsychotic
- Neuroleptic
- Major Tranquilliser
- Neuroleptic Agent
- Neuroleptic Drug