Term: Antipsychotic Medications

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-02-23

Definition:

Medications used to counteract or diminish the symptoms of psychotic conditions (i.e., hallucinations, paranoia, etc.). These medications are also referred to as neuroleptics. Typical neuroleptics define more traditional or 'older' antipsychotic medications, while atypical neuroleptics define newer antipsychotics.

Related terms 

• Antipsychotic Prescriptions
• Antipsychotics

References 

• Doupe M, Brownell M, Kozyrskyj A, Dik N, Burchill C, Dahl M, Chateau D, De Coster C, Hinds A, Bodnarchuk J. Using Administrative Data to Develop Indicators of Quality Care in Personal Care Homes. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2006. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)