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Chlorpromazine (Noun)

Meaning

A drug (trade name Thorazine) derived from phenothiazine that has antipsychotic effects and is used as a sedative and tranquilizer.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • Chlorpromazine, a typical antipsychotic, has been used to treat schizophrenia for several decades.
  • Due to its sedative properties, chlorpromazine is often administered to patients who are agitated or restless.
  • The doctor prescribed chlorpromazine to help manage the patient's symptoms of anxiety and psychosis.
  • Because of its potential side effects, chlorpromazine is not typically used as a first-line treatment for mental health disorders.
  • Chlorpromazine has been used in the past to treat a range of conditions, including nausea, emesis, and anxiety-related disorders.

Synonyms

  • Thorazine

Hypernyms

  • Antipsychotic Drug
  • Antipsychotic Agent
  • Antipsychotic
  • Major Tranquillizer
  • Neuroleptic
  • Major Tranquilliser
  • Neuroleptic Agent
  • Neuroleptic Drug
  • Thiodiphenylamine
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