Chlorpromazine Flashcards
1
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what is Chlorpromazine
A
A phenothiazine-based antipsychotic
2
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what is Chlorprozamine an antagonist on
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on dopaminergic-receptors (subtypes D1, D2, D3 and D4), serotonergic-receptors (5-HT1 and 5-HT2),histaminergic-receptors (H1-receptors), alpha1/alpha2-receptors and muscarinic (cholinergic) M1/M2-receptors
3
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what are chlorpromazine antipsychotic actions are due to
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long-term adaptation by the brain to blocking dopamine receptor
4
Q
is chlorpromazine still used as anti-psychotic drug
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no
5
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what is Chlorpromazine has several other actions and therapeutic uses
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including as an antiemetic and in the treatment of intractable hiccup
