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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