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chlorpromazine hydrochloride

chlorpromazine hydrochloride (CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor antagonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — chlorpromazine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

chlorpromazine hydrochloride (CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor antagonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN chlorpromazine hydrochloride
Brand CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism D2-like dopamine receptor antagonist
Target D2-like dopamine receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

D2-like dopamine receptor antagonist

Primary target: D2-like dopamine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is chlorpromazine hydrochloride?

chlorpromazine hydrochloride (CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor antagonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for chlorpromazine hydrochloride?

CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for chlorpromazine hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of chlorpromazine hydrochloride?

chlorpromazine hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.