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Skeletal formula of chlorpromazine
Ball-and-stick model of the chlorpromazine molecule
Chlorpromazine
Systematic (IUPAC) name
3-(2-chloro-10H-phenothiazin-10-yl)-N,N-dimethyl-propan-1-amine
Identifiers
CAS number50-53-3 (free base)
69-09-0 (hydrochloride)
ATC codeN05AA01
PubChem2726
DrugBankDB00477
ChemSpider2625
Chemical data
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Mol. mass318.86 g/mol (free base)
355.33 g/mol (hydrochloride)
SMILESeMolecules & PubChem
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability10–80% (Oral; large interindividual variation)
Protein binding90–99%
MetabolismLiver, mostly CYP2D6-mediated
Half life30 hours
ExcretionUrine (43–65% in 24 hrs)
Therapeutic considerations
Licence data

US FDA:link

Pregnancy cat.

C(AU) C(US)

Legal status

Prescription only

RoutesOral (tablets and syrup available), rectal, IM, IV infusion
An advert for Thorazine (which contains Chlorpromazine) from the 1960s.

Chlorpromazine, also known by its trade name Thorazine, is an antipsychotic drug. It is typically used to treat Schizophrenia. It has also been used to treat bipolar disorder. It has been shown to help uncontrollable hiccups disappear. It is also used to help with nausea and vomiting. Chlorpromazine was developed in 1950, making it the oldest antipsychotic drug. view more...






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