Tranquilizing Agents

**Definition:** A traditional grouping of drugs said to have a soothing or calming effect on mood, thought, or behavior. Included here are the ANTI-ANXIETY AGENTS (minor tranquilizers), ANTIMANIC AGENTS, and the ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENTS (major tranquilizers). These drugs act by different mechanisms and are used for different therapeutic purposes.

**Tree numbers:** - D27.505.696.277.950 - D27.505.954.427.210.950 - D27.505.954.427.700.872

**Synonyms:** - Ataractics - Tranquilizing Drugs - Tranquillizing Agents - Tranquillizing Drugs