Antipsychotic drug and Antipsychotic agent

Antipsychotic drug

Antipsychotic drug noun - Tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired.

Antipsychotic agent is a synonym for antipsychotic drug. In some cases you can use "Antipsychotic agent" instead a noun phrase "Antipsychotic drug".

Antipsychotic agent

Antipsychotic agent noun - Tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired.

Antipsychotic drug is a synonym for antipsychotic agent. You can use "Antipsychotic drug" instead a noun phrase "Antipsychotic agent".
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