Definition: A thioxanthene neuroleptic that, unlike CHLORPROMAZINE, is claimed to have CNS-activating properties. It is used in the treatment of psychoses although not in excited or manic patients. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p595)
Other names cis-Flupenthixol; alpha-Flupenthixol; Flupentixol; Fluanxol; Emergil