Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Thorazine Tablet

Thorazine Tablet

Generic namechlorpromazine
Drug classAntipsychotic (Phenothiazine)
FormsTablet, Sustained-release capsule (Spansule), Injection (ampuls and multi-dose vials), Syrup, Suppository

Thorazine is a first-generation antipsychotic medicine used to treat mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It also treats nausea, vomiting, hiccups, and helps with anxiety before surgery. The brand name Thorazine has been discontinued in the US, but generic chlorpromazine is still available.

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