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Psychotropic Drugs MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Psychotropic Drugs
Tree Number(s)
D27.505.954.427.700
Unique ID
D011619
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011619
Annotation
general or unspecified; prefer specifics
Scope Note
A loosely defined grouping of drugs that have effects on psychological function. Here the psychotropic agents include the antidepressive agents, hallucinogens, and tranquilizing agents (including the antipsychotics and anti-anxiety agents).
Entry Term(s)
Psychoactive Agent
Psychoactive Agents
Psychoactive Drug
Psychoactive Drugs
Psychopharmaceutical
Psychopharmaceuticals
Psychotropic Drug
Public MeSH Note
75; was see under ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENTS & TRANQUILIZING AGENTS 1974
Online Note
search ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENTS & TRANQUILIZING AGENTS 1974
History Note
75; was see under ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENTS & TRANQUILIZING AGENTS 1974
Date Established
1975/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2020/05/27
Psychotropic Drugs Preferred
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