1. medications used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain
Usage: medical; plural form

Examples

• The psychiatrist prescribed neuroleptics to help manage the patient’s hallucinations.
• Traditional neuroleptics can cause significant side effects including movement disorders.
• Newer neuroleptics are often preferred because they have fewer adverse effects.
• The patient showed improvement after starting treatment with neuroleptics.
• Doctors carefully monitor patients taking neuroleptics for potential complications.
• Research continues into developing more effective neuroleptics with reduced side effects.