Neuroleptic Drug (Noun)
Meaning
Tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The patient was prescribed a neuroleptic drug to manage their symptoms of schizophrenia.
- Neuroleptic drugs are often used in emergency situations to calm individuals experiencing psychotic episodes.
- The doctor ordered a dose of a neuroleptic drug to be administered to the agitated patient.
- Research has shown that neuroleptic drugs can have serious side effects, such as tardive dyskinesia.
- The new neuroleptic drug has been shown to be effective in reducing hallucinations and delusions in patients with severe mental illness.
Synonyms
- Antipsychotic Drug
- Major Tranquilizer
- Antipsychotic Agent
- Antipsychotic
- Major Tranquillizer
- Neuroleptic
- Major Tranquilliser
- Neuroleptic Agent