Definitions of antipsychotic agent
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tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
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synonyms:
antipsychotic, antipsychotic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, neuroleptic, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug
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types:
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Thorazine, chlorpromazine
a drug (trade name Thorazine) derived from phenothiazine that has antipsychotic effects and is used as a sedative and tranquilizer
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Clozaril, clozapine
an antipsychotic drug (trade name Clozaril) used as a sedative and for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; know to have few side effects
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diphenylbutyl piperidine
a group of antipsychotic drugs used mainly in the treatment of schizophrenia
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fluphenazine
tranquilizer used to treat psychotic disorders
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Haldol, haloperidol
tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome
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Loxitane, loxapine
a tranquilizer (trade name Loxitane) used to treat schizophrenia
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Moban, molindone
antipsychotic drug (trade name Moban) used in the treatment of schizophrenia
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prochlorperazine
antipsychotic and antiemetic drug used to treat schizophrenia and to combat nausea and vomiting
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Mellaril, thioridazine
a tranquilizer (trade name Mellaril) used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
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Navane, thiothixene
a tranquilizer (trade name Navane) used to treat schizophrenia
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Eskalith, Lithane, Lithonate, 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
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pimozide
the most commonly used diphenylbutyl piperidine
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type of:
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antianxiety agent, ataractic, ataractic agent, ataractic drug, tranquilizer, tranquilliser, tranquillizer
a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
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