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neu·rolep·tic drug

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  1. major tranquilizer, major tranquillizer, major tranquilliser, antipsychotic drug, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic, neuroleptic drug, neuroleptic agent, neurolepticnoun

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

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  1. neuroleptic drug

    A neuroleptic drug is a type of medication primarily used to treat psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder. It also may be used to prevent nausea and vomiting, treat agitation, anxiety, and to reduce tension. These drugs are also known as antipsychotics, and they work by altering the effects of chemicals in the brain.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of neuroleptic drug in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of neuroleptic drug in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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