antipsychotic — [an΄tī sī kät′ik; an΄tēsī kät′ik, an΄tīsī kät′ik] adj. tranquilizing; neuroleptic n. an antipsychotic drug … English World dictionary
Antipsychotic — Advertisement for Thorazine (chlorpromazine) from the 1950s[1] An antipsychotic (or neuroleptic) is a tranquilizing psychiatric medication primarily used to manage psychosis (including delusions or hallucinations, as well as disordered tho … Wikipedia
drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… … Universalium
Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… … Universalium
antipsychotic — noun tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired • Syn: ↑major tranquilizer, ↑major tranquillizer, ↑major tranquilliser, ↑antipsychotic drug, ↑antipsychotic agent, ↑neuroleptic drug, ↑neuroleptic agent, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
antipsychotic agent — noun tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired • Syn: ↑major tranquilizer, ↑major tranquillizer, ↑major tranquilliser, ↑antipsychotic drug, ↑antipsychotic, ↑neuroleptic drug, ↑neuroleptic agent, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
antipsychotic — adjective used to treat psychotic disorders. noun an antipsychotic drug … English new terms dictionary
antipsychotic — an•ti•psy•chot•ic [[t]ˌæn ti saɪˈkɒt ɪk, ˌæn taɪ [/t]] adj. 1) pha of or pertaining to any of various drugs used in the treatment of psychosis, esp. schizophrenia, and severe states of mania, depression, or paranoia 2) pha Also called neuroleptic … From formal English to slang
Antipsychotic — A drug (or another measure) that is effective in the treatment of psychoses. * * * 1. SYN: a. agent. 2. Denoting the actions of such an agent ( e.g., chlorpromazine). * * * an·ti·psy·chot·ic .ant i sī kät ik, .an .tī adj of, being, or involving… … Medical dictionary
drug use — Introduction use of drugs for psychotropic rather than medical purposes. Among the most common psychotropic drugs are opiates ( opium, morphine, heroin), hallucinogens (LSD, mescaline, psilocybin), barbiturates, cocaine, amphetamines,… … Universalium
