diphenylbutyl piperidine

Definitions of diphenylbutyl piperidine
  1. noun
    a group of antipsychotic drugs used mainly in the treatment of schizophrenia
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    types:
    pimozide
    the most commonly used diphenylbutyl piperidine
    type of:
    antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, neuroleptic, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug
    tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
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