promazine

promazine
pro·ma·zine 'prō-mə-.zēn n a tranquilizer derived from phenothiazine that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C17H20N2S·HCl and is used similarly to chlorpromazine see SPARINE

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n.
a phenothiazine antipsychotic drug used to relieve agitation, confusion, and restlessness. It is administered by mouth or injection; common side-effects are drowsiness and dizziness.

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