Chlorpromazine FDA Link

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 Known As:

Thorazine; Largactil; Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride; Aminazine; Chlorazine; Chlordelazine; Contomin; Fenactil; Propaphenin; Hydrochloride, Chlorpromazine; 10H-Phenothiazine-10-propanamine, 2-chloro-N,N-dimethyl-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antiemetics
Antipsychotic Agents
Dopamine Antagonists

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Sulfur Compounds: 278
  - Phenothiazines: 506
    - Chlorpromazine: 2993
Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 3-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Phenothiazines: 506
      - Chlorpromazine: 2993

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