ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS
\ˌantɪsa͡ɪkˈɒtɪk dɹˈʌɡz], \ˌantɪsaɪkˈɒtɪk dɹˈʌɡz], \ˌa_n_t_ɪ_s_aɪ_k_ˈɒ_t_ɪ_k d_ɹ_ˈʌ_ɡ_z]\
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Agents that control agitated psychotic behavior, alleviate acute psychotic states, reduce psychotic symptoms, and exert a quieting effect. They are used in schizophrenia, senile dementia, transient psychosis following surgery or myocardial infarction, etc. These drugs are often referred to as neuroleptics alluding to the tendency to produce neurological side effects, but not all antipsychotics are likely to produce such effects. Many of these drugs may also be effective against nausea, emesis, and pruritus.
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.