antidopaminergic (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌæntɪˌdoʊpəmɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/
Definition
Relating to or denoting a drug or agent that opposes or blocks the action of dopamine in the brain, often used to treat psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.
Examples
Antidopaminergic medications are commonly prescribed to manage symptoms of psychosis.
The antidopaminergic properties of the new drug made it a promising treatment for bipolar disorder.
How to Use antidopaminergic
- antidopaminergic drug (noun phrase)
- a medication that opposes or blocks the action of dopamine — "The new antidopaminergic drug showed promising results in clinical trials."
- antidopaminergic effect (noun phrase)
- the opposition or blocking of dopamine's action — "The antidopaminergic effect of the medication helped reduce symptoms of psychosis."
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