Chlorpromazine

Summary

Chlorpromazine is a phenothiazine antipsychotic used to treat nausea, vomiting, preoperative anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe behavioral problems in children.

Brand Name

  • Largactil
  • Thorazine

Drug Class

  • Phenothiazines

Medical Condition (Indication)

  • Behavioral Problems
  • Bipolar Disorder (General)
  • Nausea
  • Pre-Operative Anxiety
  • Schizophrenia
  • Vomiting

Positive Drug Report Risk

  • Amphetamine
  • Methadone
  • Opioids

Resources

Brahm NC, Yeager LL, Fox MD, Farmer KC, Palmer TA. Commonly prescribed medications and potential false-positive urine drug screens. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2010;67(16):1344-1350. doi:10.2146/ajhp090477

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