chlorpromazine

noun

chlor·​prom·​a·​zine klȯr-ˈprä-mə-ˌzēn 

: a phenothiazine C₁₇H₁₉ClN₂S used chiefly as a tranquilizer especially in the form of its hydrochloride to control the symptoms of psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia)

Examples of chlorpromazine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two weeks ago, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a new antipsychotic drug that doesn’t target dopamine receptors — the first since chlorpromazine was first introduced. —Celia Ford, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018

Examples include digoxin, chlorpromazine, and isoniazid. —Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024

Meanwhile, new pharmaceuticals like chlorpromazine (also known as Thorazine) burst onto the scene, holding the promise to treat people with mental afflictions without the need for around-the-clock supervision. —Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024

Drugs that may cause a problem include barbiturates, benzodiazepines, chlorpromazine, reserpine, and tricyclic antidepressants. —Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

chlor- + propyl + methyl + azine

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

chlorpromazine

noun

chlor·​prom·​a·​zine klōr-ˈpräm-ə-ˌzēn, klȯr- 

: a phenothiazine derivative that has antipsychotic, sedative, and antiemetic properties and is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₁₉ClN₂S·HCl especially to manage the symptoms of psychotic disorders (as schizophrenia) see largactil, thorazine