Chlorpromazine
Definition
Chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic drug. It is a member of the phenothiazine family of compounds and is used to alleviate the symptoms and signs of psychosis. Psychosis is a form of severe mental illness, which is characterized by loss of contact with reality, hallucinations, delusions, agitation, and unusual behavior. In the United States, chlorpromazine is also sold under the brand name Thorazine.
Purpose
Chlorpromazine is principally used to reduce the signs and symptoms of psychosis. For this purpose, the drug is used in
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