clinical class: neuroleptic
The term neuroleptic was first applied by Jean Delay and is applied to early anti-psychotic drugs, mostly phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, to describe their effects on the central nervous system.
Also: major tranquilizer, Medication-Induced Movement Disorders
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- Marder, Stephen R, MD, Davis, John M, MD, and Janicak, Philip G. MD Clinical Use of Neuroleptic Plasma Levels Hardcover1993 -"summarizes information about key parameters of absorption, metabolism, distribution, and elimination for various medications."
- Richardson, Mary Ann, PhD, and Haugland, Gary, MA Use of Neuroleptics in Children Hardcover 1995 -"encompasses the wide range of childhood disorders that are treated with neuroleptics and covers indications for usage, dosage, efficacy, and side effects."