Antipsychotic Medications: Uses, Types & Side Effects
Introduction and Definition Antipsychotic drugs, historically referred to as neuroleptics or major tranquilizers, constitute a critical class of psychotropic medications primarily designed to manage psychosis. Psychosis is a severe mental state characterized by a disconnection from reality, often manifesting as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. While these medications are most famously associated with the treatment […]