| TIA | A transient ischaemic attack is a temporary paralysis, numbness, speech difficulty or other neurologic symptoms that start suddenly and recovers within 24 hours (typically resolve over several hours). See: neurologic symptoms, stroke. Acronym: TIA (26 Mar 1998) |
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| tiapride | <chemical> Benzamide derivative with dopamine antagonist actions similar to sulpiride. It has been used as an antipsychotic and in the treatment of various movement disorders. Pharmacological action: anti-dyskinesia agents, antipsychotic agents, dopamine antagonists. Chemical name: Benzamide, N-(2-(diethylamino)ethyl)-2-methoxy-5-(methylsulfonyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |