antipsychotics

/ˌantɪsʌɪˈkɒtɪk/

adjective

(chiefly of a drug) used to treat psychotic disorders.

The manic episodes of bipolar disorder are often treated using antipsychotic drugs (sometimes called neuroleptics).

noun

An antipsychotic drug.

The drugs used for schizophrenia are antipsychotics or neuroleptics (major tranquillizers).