Thorazine (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

• The doctor prescribed thorazine to calm the patient's agitation and aggressive behavior.
• Thorazine was administered to the patient as a tranquilizer to help her relax during the procedure.
• The medical team used thorazine to sedate the patient and prevent her from harming herself.
• The hospital's psychiatric ward relied heavily on thorazine to manage the symptoms of schizophrenia in their patients.
• In the 1950s, thorazine revolutionized the treatment of psychiatric disorders, offering patients a safer and more effective alternative to other tranquilizers.

Synonyms

• Chlorpromazine

Hypernyms

• Antipsychotic Drug
• Phenothiazine
• Major Tranquilizer
• Antipsychotic Agent
• Antipsychotic
• Neuroleptic
• Major Tranquilliser
• Neuroleptic Agent
• Neuroleptic Drug

Related Words

• Trade Name (noun)