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neuroleptic, a. (n.) Pharm.|njʊərəʊˈlɛptɪk|
[ad. F. neuroleptique (Delay & Deniker 1955, in Bull. de l'Acad. Nat. de Méd. CXXXIX. 145), after psycholeptique psycholeptic a.]
Able to reduce nervous tension; tranquillizing; also as n., a neuroleptic drug; a tranquillizer.
1958Science 10 Jan. 59/1 Other [sc. terms for psychopharmacologic drugs] are ataraxic.., and neuroleptic and neuroplegic, indicating diminutions in the intensity of nerve functions. 1959Jrnl. Clin. & Exper. Psychopath. XIX. 286 We believe..the higher dosage of neuroleptics, combination of neuroleptics with other medications, or combinations of neuroleptics is frequently responsible for the unfavorable reactions. 1965J. Pollitt Depression & its Treatment v. 67 This drug [sc. chlorpromazine] is neuroleptic, producing Parkinsonism. 1968New Scientist 21 Nov. 417/1 Schizophrenics treated over long periods with neuroleptics have sometimes shown symptoms typical of endogenous depression. 1971Nature 26 Nov. 224/2 All patients remained on their previous neuroleptic medication throughout the study. 1972Encycl. Psychol. II. 310/2 After acute application in healthy subjects, even in low doses, neuroleptics only seldom induce motor relaxation and emotional stabilization. |