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Chlorpromazine

Medical Definition: The prototypical phenothiazine antipsychotic drug. Like the other drugs in this class chlorpromazine's antipsychotic actions are thought to be due to long-term adaptation by the brain to blocking DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. Chlorpromazine has several other actions and therapeutic uses, including as an antiemetic and in the treatment of intractable hiccup.
Also Called: Fenactil,Largactil,Aminazine,Chlordelazine,Contomin,Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride,Chlorazine,Propaphenin,Thorazine
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 50-53-3

Chlorpromazine Medical Definitions and Terms

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