antipsychotic

Speech parts

1. antipsychotic - Noun

2. antipsychotic - Adjective

Meaning

tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

neuroleptic antipsychotic agent antipsychotic drug major tranquilizer major tranquilliser major tranquillizer neuroleptic agent neuroleptic drug cure antiepileptic anxiolytic chlorpromazine anticonvulsant barbiturate luminal

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Hypernyms

tranquilizer ataractic tranquillizer antianxiety agent ataractic agent ataractic drug

Hyponyms

haldol haloperidol lithium carbonate chlorpromazine prochlorperazine fluphenazine

Examples

A significant challenge in the use of antipsychotic drugs for the prevention of relapse is the poor rate of compliance. Source: Internet

Along with other symptoms of psychosis, delusions of thought insertion may be reduced by antipsychotic medication. Source: Internet

Antipsychotics All antipsychotic substances, except clozapine, are relatively potent postsynaptic dopamine receptor blockers (dopamine antagonists ). Source: Internet

Atypical antipsychotic drugs have a similar blocking effect on D 2 receptors, however, most also act on serotonin receptors, especially 5-HT 2A and 5-HT 2C receptors. Source: Internet

Antipsychotic and atypical antipsychotic medication may also be utilized to treat the illness if the symptoms are severe and cause significant distress. Source: Internet

Combination therapy (atypical antipsychotic with lithium or valproate) shows better efficacy over monotherapy in the manic phase in terms of efficacy and prevention of relapse. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

antipsychosis antipsychotherapeutic antipsychotherapy antipsychotic agent antipsychotic drug antipsychotically