perphenazine

perphenazine

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per·phen·a·zine (.)pər-'fen-ə-.zēn n a phenothiazine tranquilizer C21H26ClN3OS used esp. to control symptoms (as anxiety, agitation, and delusions) of psychotic conditions

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n.
a phenothiazine antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia and mania, to relieve anxiety, tension, and agitation, and to prevent nausea and vomiting. It is administered by mouth or injection; side-effects are similar to those of chlorpromazine. Trade name: Fentazin.

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per·phen·a·zine (pər-fenґə-zēn) [USP] a phenothiazine used orally and intramuscularly as an antipsychotic and antiemetic. It is also used in combination with amitriptyline in the treatment of anxiety associated with depression.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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