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prochlorperazine
A synthetic propylpiperazine derivative of phenothiazine with antiemetic, antipsychotic, antihistaminic, and anticholinergic activities. Prochlorperazine antagonizes the dopamine D2-receptor in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) of the brain and may prevent chemotherapy-induced emesis. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)

Synonym:Compazine
Abbreviation:PCPZ
Code names:RP 6140
SKF-4657
Chemical structure name:2-Chloro-10-(3-(1-methyl-4-piperazinyl)propyl)-phenothiazine



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