thioproperazine
Thioproperazine, sold under the brand name Majeptil, is a typical antipsychotic of the phenothiazine group which is used as a tranquilizer, antiemetic, sedative, and in the treatment of schizophrenia and manic phase of bipolar disorder. Majeptil is available in 10 mg tablets.
Key facts
- Drug.drug_name
- Thioproperazine
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- Thioproperazine.svg
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- 240
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- Chemical structure of Thioproperazine
- Drug.tradename
- Majeptil
- Drug.ATC_prefix
- N05
- Drug.ATC_suffix
- AB08
- Drug.legal_BR
- C1
- Drug.CAS_number
- 316-81-4
- Drug.PubChem
- 9429
- Drug.DrugBank
- DB01622
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Article
4 sectionsContents
- Side effects
- Drug interactions
- Synthesis
- References
Thioproperazine, sold under the brand name Majeptil, is a typical antipsychotic of the phenothiazine group which is used as a tranquilizer, antiemetic, sedative, and in the treatment of schizophrenia and manic phase of bipolar disorder. Majeptil is available in 10 mg tablets.
== Side effects == Common Extrapyramidal symptoms Amenorrhea Decreased sexual interest and/or function Swelling of breasts and milk production in males and females Difficulty sleeping Constipation Reduced amount of urine Dizziness Drowsiness Dry mouth Nausea Headache Weight changes