Flupenthixol
| Definition: |
A thioxanthene neuroleptic that, unlike CHLORPROMAZINE, is claimed to have CNS-activating properties. It is used in the treatment of psychoses although not in excited or manic patients. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p595) |
| Also Called: |
Fluanxol,Emergil |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
2709-56-0 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Alcohol, Ethyl (1970-1974),Piperazines (1970-1974),Thioxanthenes (1974) |
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