chlorpromazine hydrochloride

Chlorpromazine hydrochloride is a potent synthetic drug that acts as a depressant of the central nervous system. First synthesized in 1950 and available by the mid-1950s, it was one of the first tranquilizers used in medicine. It is a member of the phenothiazine class of drugs.

Chlorpromazine is used to treat psychotic disorders by suppressing delusions and hallucinations, reducing agitation, and improving patient responsiveness to psychotherapy. It has been effective in managing conditions such as chronic delirium, manic states, and various schizophrenic conditions. Its introduction significantly improved the care of mental hospital patients, allowing many to live outside institutions. A common side effect is muscle rigidity and tremors. Chlorpromazine hydrochloride is also known by the trade name Thorazine.12