Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun neuroleptic_agent

1 sense of neuroleptic agent

Sense 1
major tranquilizer, major tranquillizer, major tranquilliser, antipsychotic drug, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic, neuroleptic drug, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic -- (tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired)
       => tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic -- (a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity)