psychotropic agent

/ˈsaɪkəˌtrɑpɪk ˌeɪdʒənt/

Definitions of psychotropic agent

1. noun

   a chemical substance that can influence human consciousness
   types:

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

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

   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

   antianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer

   a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability

   type of:

   drug

   a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic