neuroleptic

Other forms: neuroleptics

Definitions of neuroleptic

1. noun

   tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
   synonyms: antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug

   types:

   Thorazine, chlorpromazine

   a drug (trade name Thorazine) derived from phenothiazine that has antipsychotic effects and is used as a sedative and tranquilizer

   Clozaril, clozapine

   an antipsychotic drug (trade name Clozaril) used as a sedative and for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; know to have few side effects

   diphenylbutyl piperidine

   a group of antipsychotic drugs used mainly in the treatment of schizophrenia

   fluphenazine

   tranquilizer used to treat psychotic disorders

   Haldol, haloperidol

   tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome

   Loxitane, loxapine

   a tranquilizer (trade name Loxitane) used to treat schizophrenia

   Moban, molindone

   antipsychotic drug (trade name Moban) used in the treatment of schizophrenia

   prochlorperazine

   antipsychotic and antiemetic drug used to treat schizophrenia and to combat nausea and vomiting

   Mellaril, thioridazine

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

   Navane, thiothixene

   a tranquilizer (trade name Navane) used to treat schizophrenia

   Eskalith, Lithane, Lithonate, lithium, lithium carbonate

   a white powder (LiCO3) used in manufacturing glass and ceramics and as a drug; the drug (trade names Lithane or Lithonate or Eskalith) is used to treat some forms of depression and manic episodes of manic-depressive disorder

   pimozide

   the most commonly used diphenylbutyl piperidine

   type of:

   antianxiety agent, ataractic, ataractic agent, ataractic drug, tranquilizer, tranquilliser, tranquillizer

   a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity