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neuroleptic

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neuroleptic [‚nu̇r·ō′lep·tik]
(pharmacology)
A drug that is useful in the treatment of mental disorders, especially psychoses.
Pertaining to the actions of such a drug.
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In the other randomized study, 48 nursing home patients received either a benzodiazepine (alprazolam) or a neuroleptic (haloperidol) for agitation associated with delirium; there was no significant difference in outcomes with the two drugs.
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