neuroleptic

neuroleptic Definition

neuro·lep·tic (no̵or′ō lep′tik, nyo̵or′-)

adjective

tranquilizing

Etymology: Fr neuroleptique < Gr neuron, nerve + lēptos, seizing < lambanein, to seize: see epilepsy

noun

a tranquilizing drug

neuroleptic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

syndrome: The neuroleptic malignant syndrome has been reported in association with metoclopramide.
medication: Find out what taking neuroleptic medication is actually like.
drug: Neuroleptic drugs are designed to work on the dopamine system, however.
agent: Some drugs interfere with absorption of neuroleptic agents: antacids, anti-Parkinson drugs, lithium.
treatment: The value of neuroleptic treatment in schizophrenia is now widely accepted.
injection: Only one practitioner did not see patients for administration of depot neuroleptic injections, this being carried out by his Practice Nurse.

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