Phenothiazine

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Phenothiazine Definition

A class of agents exhibiting antiemetic, antipsychotic, antihistaminic, and anticholinergic activities. Phenothiazines antagonize the dopamine D2-receptor in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) of the brain, potentially preventing chemotherapy-induced emesis. In addition, these agents have peripherally or centrally antagonistic activity against alpha adrenergic, serotonergic, histaminic, and muscarinic receptors. (NCI)

Phenothiazine Synonyms

Phenothiazine, PHENOTHIAZINE

Terms in Phenothiazine category

Furomazine
Levomepromazine Maleate
Metofenazate
Oxyridazine
Prochlorperazine
Prochlorperazine Edisylate
Promethazine
Promethazine Hydrochloride

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