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major tranquillizer

/ˈmeɪdʒər ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪzər/

Tradução: Classe de medicamentos antipsicóticos usados para tratar transtornos mentais graves, como esquizofrenia e transtorno bipolar; também conhecidos como neurolépticos.

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/ˈmeɪdʒər ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪzər/C1formalmedical
  • ptClasse de medicamentos antipsicóticos usados para tratar transtornos mentais graves, como esquizofrenia e transtorno bipolar; também conhecidos como neurolépticos.

A class of antipsychotic medications used to treat severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as neuroleptics.

  1. Antipsychotic medicationC1formal

    A class of powerful drugs used primarily to treat serious mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by reducing psychotic symptoms.

    ptAntipsicótico

    • The patient was prescribed a major tranquillizer to manage his hallucinations.
    • Major tranquillizers can have significant side effects and require careful monitoring.
    • Doctors often use major tranquillizers to stabilize patients during acute psychotic episodes.