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.