neuroleptic

Speech parts

1. neuroleptic - Noun

2. neuroleptic - Adjective

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

antipsychotic major tranquillizer neuroleptic agent antipsychotic agent antipsychotic drug major tranquilizer major tranquilliser neuroleptic drug anesthetic malignant antiepileptic analgesic anxiolytic anticonvulsant barbiturate

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Hypernyms

tranquilizer ataractic tranquillizer antianxiety agent ataractic agent ataractic drug

Hyponyms

haldol haloperidol lithium carbonate chlorpromazine prochlorperazine molindone

Anagrams

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Examples

Although the majority of U.S. chiropractors view themselves as specialists in neuroleptic malignant syndrome conditions, many also consider chiropractic as a type of primary care. Source: Internet

California poppy contains a different class of alkaloids: citation citation "An aqueous alcohol extract of Eschscholzia californica has been evaluated for benzodiazepine, neuroleptic, antidepressant, antihistaminic and analgesic properties. Source: Internet

It appears as the Kahlbaum syndrome (motionless catatonia), malignant catatonia (neuroleptic malignant syndrome, toxic serotonin syndrome ), and excited forms (delirious mania, catatonic excitement, oneirophrenia ). Source: Internet

Antipsychotic drugs including RISPERDAL® can cause a potentially fatal symptom complex referred to as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS). Source: Internet

Neuroleptic drugs elevate levels; the elevation persists during chronic administration. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

neuroleptanalgesic neuroleptanesthesia neuroleptanesthetic neuroleptic agent neuroleptic drug neuroleptic malignant syndrome