Noun: neuroleptic ,n(y)ûr-ow'lep-tik [N. Amer], ,nyûr-ow'lep-tik [Brit]
- Tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
"The psychiatrist prescribed a neuroleptic drug to help manage the patient's severe symptoms";
- major tranquilizer [US], major tranquillizer [Brit, Cdn], major tranquilliser [Brit], antipsychotic drug, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic, neuroleptic drug, neuroleptic agent
Derived forms: neuroleptics
Type of: antianxiety agent, ataractic, ataractic agent, ataractic drug, trank [informal], tranquilizer [N. Amer], tranquilliser [Brit], tranquillizer
Encyclopedia: Neuroleptic