thioridazine
Noun: A phenothiazine antipsychotic drug, formerly used primarily in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, characterized by agitation, anxiety, or tension. It is known for its potent sedative effects.
Thioridazine is used as a non-count noun to refer to the specific pharmaceutical compound. - Due to its significant side effects, thioridazine is rarely prescribed in modern medicine. - The study compared the efficacy of thioridazine with newer atypical antipsychotics.
- "thioridazine hydrochloride": The salt form of the drug commonly used in medication.
- The prescription was written for thioridazine hydrochloride.
- Mellaril: A former trademark (trade name) for thioridazine.
- Mellaril was a commonly recognized brand for this medication.
- Antipsychotic
- Neuroleptic
- Major tranquilizer (dated term)
This word refers exclusively to the specific chemical compound and its use as a medication. It does not have other general meanings or uses outside of a medical/pharmacological context. Its clinical use has declined sharply due to the risk of serious cardiac side effects.
- a tranquilizer (trade name Mellaril) used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders