Mellaril (Noun)

Meaning

A tranquilizer (trade name Mellaril) used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The doctor prescribed Mellaril to help manage the patient's schizophrenia symptoms.
• Mellaril was one of the first antipsychotic medications to be widely used in the treatment of psychotic disorders.
• The patient's condition improved significantly after being switched from Haldol to Mellaril.
• Mellaril is often used in combination with other medications to treat severe cases of psychosis.
• The side effects of Mellaril can be severe, so patients must be closely monitored while taking the medication.

Synonyms

• Thioridazine

Hypernyms

• Antipsychotic Drug
• Major Tranquilizer
• Antipsychotic Agent
• Antipsychotic
• Neuroleptic
• Major Tranquilliser
• Neuroleptic Agent
• Neuroleptic Drug

Related Words

• Trade Name (noun)