chlorpromazine
(klɔəˈprəʊməzɪn)
Also chloro-.
[ad. F. chloropromazine (P. Charpentier et al. 1952, in Comptes Rendus CCXXXV. 60), f. chlor-2 + promethazine.]
A white or cream-coloured compound of bitter taste, C17H19ClN2S, used chiefly as a sedative and anti-emetic.
| 1952 Sci. News Let. 24 Dec. 412/3 Reserpine and chlorpromazine were useful in calming disturbed patients. 1954 Lancet 5 June 1186/1 There are several ways in which chlorpromazine could contribute to safer hypotension for cerebral surgery. 1957 M. Millar Soft Talkers 151 ‘And two little pills to help with the jitters.’ Harry glanced briefly at the pills. ‘Chlorpromazine.’ 1962 Lancet 22 Dec. 1300/2 Chlorpromazine and fan cooling, with wet sheets and ice packs, were needed to bring down the temperature from a peak of 105·6° F. |