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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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