ANTIPSYCHOTIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does antipsychotic mean? 

• ANTIPSYCHOTIC (noun)
  The noun ANTIPSYCHOTIC has 1 sense:

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

  Familiarity information: ANTIPSYCHOTIC used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ANTIPSYCHOTIC (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

antipsychotic; antipsychotic agent; antipsychotic drug; major tranquilizer; major tranquilliser; major tranquillizer; neuroleptic; neuroleptic agent; neuroleptic drug

Hypernyms ("antipsychotic" is a kind of...):

antianxiety agent; ataractic; ataractic agent; ataractic drug; tranquilizer; tranquilliser; tranquillizer (a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "antipsychotic"):

chlorpromazine; Thorazine (a drug (trade name Thorazine) derived from phenothiazine that has antipsychotic effects and is used as a sedative and tranquilizer)

clozapine; Clozaril (an antipsychotic drug (trade name Clozaril) used as a sedative and for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; know to have few side effects)

diphenylbutyl piperidine (a group of antipsychotic drugs used mainly in the treatment of schizophrenia)

fluphenazine (tranquilizer used to treat psychotic disorders)

Haldol; haloperidol (tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome)

loxapine; Loxitane (a tranquilizer (trade name Loxitane) used to treat schizophrenia)

Moban; molindone (antipsychotic drug (trade name Moban) used in the treatment of schizophrenia)

prochlorperazine (antipsychotic and antiemetic drug used to treat schizophrenia and to combat nausea and vomiting)

Mellaril; thioridazine (a tranquilizer (trade name Mellaril) used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders)

Navane; thiothixene (a tranquilizer (trade name Navane) used to treat schizophrenia)

Eskalith; Lithane; lithium carbonate; Lithonate (a white powder (LiCO3) used in manufacturing glass and ceramics and as a drug; the drug (trade names Lithane or Lithonate or Eskalith) is used to treat some forms of depression and manic episodes of manic-depressive disorder)

 Context examples 

It is a type of antipsychotic.

(Fluphenazine, NCI Dictionary)

A diphenylbutylpiperidine derivative and a dopamine antagonist with antipsychotic property.

(Pimozide, NCI Thesaurus)

Causes include vascular disorders, degenerative disorders, and antipsychotic drugs.

(Extrapyramidal Disorder, NCI Thesaurus)

One association confirmed a link to the gene that encodes a receptor for the neurotransmitter dopamine—a known target for antipsychotic medications.

(Over 100 Genetic Sites Tied to Schizophrenia, NIH)

Unlike traditional antipsychotic agents, it weakly blocks dopamine type 2 receptors.

(Clozapine, NCI Thesaurus)

A non-essential amino acid and dextro isomer of serine with antipsychotic activity.

(D-Serine, NCI Thesaurus)

The decanoate salt form of fluphenazine, a phenothiazine with antipsychotic activity.

(Fluphenazine Decanoate, NCI Thesaurus)

The hydrochloride salt of fluphenazine, a phenothiazine with antipsychotic activity and potential antineoplastic activity.

(Fluphenazine hydrochloride, NCI Thesaurus)

Also called antipsychotic and antipsychotic agent.

(Neuroleptic agent, NCI Dictionary)

It is a type of antipsychotic and a type of monoamine antagonist.

(Olanzapine, NCI Dictionary)