| Also known as neuroleptics, major tranquilizers, or antischizophrenics, natural or synthetic. Antipsychotic Agents relieve and control the symptoms of schizophrenic illness (hallucinations, delusions, dementia). Most antipsychotic agents interfere with various neurotransmitter functions, often blocking dopamine receptors, and induce diverse behavioral, endocrine, motor-kinetic effects. (NCI04) Antipsychotic Agent is from the group Adjuvant
Other Names for Antipsychotic Agent
Antipsychotic Agent
Antischizophrenic Agent
Major Tranquilizer
Neuroleptic Agent
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