Perphenazine
Definition
Perphenazine is a phenothiazine antipsychotic used to treat serious mental disorders. It has also been used to treat severe nausea and vomiting. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Trilafon and is also available under its generic name.
Purpose
Perphenazine is used to treat psychotic disorders and severe nausea and vomiting.
Description
Perphenazine is one of many drugs in the class called phenothiazine derivatives. Phenothiazines work by inhibiting the actions of the brain chemicals, dopamine and norepinephrine, which are overproduced in individuals with
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