Tag: Chlorpromazine

June 7, 2026 / Mohammed looti

Chlorpromazine: The Pill That Changed Modern Psychiatry

Thorazine (Chlorpromazine) Introduction to Thorazine (Chlorpromazine) Core Definition: Thorazine, known generically as chlorpromazine, is a seminal antipsychotic medication belonging to the phenothiazine class. It represents a monumental breakthrough in modern psychopharmacology, revolutionizing the treatment of severe mental illnesses. Introduced in the 1950s, its advent marked the beginning of effective pharmacological interventions for conditions characterized by […]

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November 7, 2025 / Mohammed looti

ALIPHATIC PHENOTHIAZINES

Introduction to Aliphatic Phenothiazines The class of compounds known as aliphatic phenothiazines represents a foundational group within the broader spectrum of antipsychotic medications, characterized fundamentally by the presence of an aliphatic side chain attached to the nitrogen atom at position 10 of the phenothiazine nucleus. This specific structural characteristic distinguishes them chemically and pharmacologically from […]

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