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chlorpromazine Definition

chlor·proma·zine (klôr präm′ə zēn′)

noun

a synthetic drug, CHClNS, used to treat certain mental disorders and to control nausea and vomiting

Etymology: chlor(o)- + promazine, CHNS, contr. < promethazine, an antihistaminic drug < pro(pyl) + (di)meth(ylamine), a gaseous compound, (CH)NH + (phenothi)azine, CHNS < pheno- + thiazine

chlorpromazine Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • eg: Dopamine blocking drugs are frequently the first choice of treatment, eg haloperidol chlorpromazine, trifluoperazine, sulphiride and pimozide.