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chlorproethazine

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More on Chlorpromazine 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.      Other names Hydrochloride, Chlorpromazine; Thorazine; Propaphenin; Largactil; Fenactil; Contomin; Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride; Chlordelazine; Chlorazine; Aminazine Drugs: SONAZINETHORAZINE; CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE; PROMAPAR; CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE INTENSOL;
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
chlorproethazine [ 3-chloro-10-(3-diethylaminopropyl)phenothiazine,Genevrier brand of chlorproethazine hydrochloride,Neuripl+żge,chlorproethazine hydrochloride,chlorproethazine monohydrochloride ] 84-01-5   Chlorpromazine/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action Muscle Relaxants, Central 		J Chromatogr 1987;419:363

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