Thorazine
Lockjaw, Mania, Schizophrenia + 11 more
Treatment
19 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Thorazine
Treatment for
Lockjaw
What is Thorazine
Chlorpromazine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Chlorpromazine is a type of antipsychotic medicine used to treat mental health conditions. It works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, which helps to restore balance and reduce symptoms. This medication can also be used to treat nausea and persistent hiccups.
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride
is the brand name
Thorazine Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride
Chlorpromazine
1973
205
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Chlorpromazine, also called Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride, is approved by the FDA for 19 uses which include Psychomotor Agitation and Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders .
Psychomotor Agitation
Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Helps manage Defiant Disorder, Oppositional
Nausea and vomiting
severe behavioural problems
Helps manage severe behavioural problems
Defiant Disorder, Oppositional
Helps manage Defiant Disorder, Oppositional
Manic
Helps manage Mania
Acute Coryza
Operative Surgery
Intractable hiccups
Mania
Helps manage Mania
Behcet Syndrome
Helps manage Bipolar Disorder (BD)
Tetanus
Schizophrenia
Helps manage Schizophrenia
Restlessness
Bipolar Disorder (BD)
Helps manage Bipolar Disorder (BD)
short term Hyperactivity
Nausea
Apprehension
Lockjaw
Effectiveness
How Thorazine Affects Patients
Chlorpromazine is a drug used to treat schizophrenia and can also help reduce anxiety and vomiting. It has a range of effects on the brain and other organs, including blocking some hormones and chemicals. It has strong effects on the nervous system, including calming effects, and can also reduce the activity of some other hormones and chemicals.
How Thorazine works in the body
Chlorpromazine is a blocking agent that works on different types of receptors in the brain. It blocks dopamine receptors to help reduce both productive and unproductive symptoms of psychosis. It also blocks serotonin, histamine, alpha and muscarinic receptors, which can lead to side effects like sedation, weight gain, and blood pressure changes. Chlorpromazine also weakly inhibits dopamine reuptake, which may lead to mild antidepressant or antiparkinsonian effects, as well as an increase in psychomotor agitation.
When to interrupt dosage
The recommended amount of Thorazine is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, for instance Bipolar Disorder, short term Hyperactivity and Hiccough. The dosage fluctuates, per the approach of delivery detailed in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Psychomotor Agitation
, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 27.9 mg, 11.16 mg, 55.8 mg, 111.6 mg, 55.7 mg, 111.4 mg, 223.2 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 22.2 mg/mL, 27.9 mg/mL, 44.5 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Suppository, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Solution - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate
Acute Coryza
, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 27.9 mg, 11.16 mg, 55.8 mg, 111.6 mg, 55.7 mg, 111.4 mg, 223.2 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 22.2 mg/mL, 27.9 mg/mL, 44.5 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Suppository, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Solution - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate
Apprehension
, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 27.9 mg, 11.16 mg, 55.8 mg, 111.6 mg, 55.7 mg, 111.4 mg, 223.2 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 22.2 mg/mL, 27.9 mg/mL, 44.5 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Suppository, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Solution - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate
Local Anaesthesia therapy
, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 27.9 mg, 11.16 mg, 55.8 mg, 111.6 mg, 55.7 mg, 111.4 mg, 223.2 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 22.2 mg/mL, 27.9 mg/mL, 44.5 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Suppository, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Solution - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate
Nausea
, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 27.9 mg, 11.16 mg, 55.8 mg, 111.6 mg, 55.7 mg, 111.4 mg, 223.2 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 22.2 mg/mL, 27.9 mg/mL, 44.5 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Suppository, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Solution - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate
Schizophrenia
, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 27.9 mg, 11.16 mg, 55.8 mg, 111.6 mg, 55.7 mg, 111.4 mg, 223.2 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 22.2 mg/mL, 27.9 mg/mL, 44.5 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Suppository, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Solution - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate
Operative Surgery
, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 27.9 mg, 11.16 mg, 55.8 mg, 111.6 mg, 55.7 mg, 111.4 mg, 223.2 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 22.2 mg/mL, 27.9 mg/mL, 44.5 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Suppository, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Solution - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate
severe behavioural problems
, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 27.9 mg, 11.16 mg, 55.8 mg, 111.6 mg, 55.7 mg, 111.4 mg, 223.2 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 22.2 mg/mL, 27.9 mg/mL, 44.5 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Suppository, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Solution - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate
short term Hyperactivity
, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 27.9 mg, 11.16 mg, 55.8 mg, 111.6 mg, 55.7 mg, 111.4 mg, 223.2 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 22.2 mg/mL, 27.9 mg/mL, 44.5 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Suppository, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Solution - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate
Mania
, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 27.9 mg, 11.16 mg, 55.8 mg, 111.6 mg, 55.7 mg, 111.4 mg, 223.2 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 22.2 mg/mL, 27.9 mg/mL, 44.5 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Suppository, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Solution - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate
Behcet Syndrome
, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 27.9 mg, 11.16 mg, 55.8 mg, 111.6 mg, 55.7 mg, 111.4 mg, 223.2 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 22.2 mg/mL, 27.9 mg/mL, 44.5 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Suppository, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Solution - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate
Lockjaw
, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 27.9 mg, 11.16 mg, 55.8 mg, 111.6 mg, 55.7 mg, 111.4 mg, 223.2 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 22.2 mg/mL, 27.9 mg/mL, 44.5 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Suppository, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Solution - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate
induction of Local Anaesthesia
, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 27.9 mg, 11.16 mg, 55.8 mg, 111.6 mg, 55.7 mg, 111.4 mg, 223.2 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 22.2 mg/mL, 27.9 mg/mL, 44.5 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Suppository, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Solution - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate
Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders
, 25.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 27.9 mg, 11.16 mg, 55.8 mg, 111.6 mg, 55.7 mg, 111.4 mg, 223.2 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 22.2 mg/mL, 27.9 mg/mL, 44.5 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 30.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Injection - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Injection, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Suppository, Rectal, Suppository - Rectal, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Solution - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Concentrate - Oral, Concentrate
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Thorazine.
Common Thorazine Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine can be decreased when used in combination with Chlorpromazine.
2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylthioamphetamine
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylthioamphetamine can be decreased when used in combination with Chlorpromazine.
4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine can be decreased when used in combination with Chlorpromazine.
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be increased when combined with Chlorpromazine.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be increased when combined with Chlorpromazine.
Thorazine Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Overdosing on this drug can cause a person to become agitated, fall into a coma, have seizures, have difficulty breathing or swallowing, have dry mouth, become extremely tired, have a fever, be unable to pass food through their intestines, have an irregular heart rate, or have low blood pressure.
Thorazine Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Thorazine?
265 active clinical trials are currently assessing the possibilities of Thorazine in providing relief from Nausea, Hiccough and Schizophrenia.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Operative Surgery
75 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1
Lockjaw
0 Actively Recruiting
severe behavioural problems
0 Actively Recruiting
Mania
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Behcet Syndrome
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Apprehension
0 Actively Recruiting
Local Anaesthesia therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders
6 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2
induction of Local Anaesthesia
0 Actively Recruiting
short term Hyperactivity
0 Actively Recruiting
Psychomotor Agitation
0 Actively Recruiting
Nausea
0 Actively Recruiting
Schizophrenia
97 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2
Acute Coryza
0 Actively Recruiting
Thorazine Reviews: What are patients saying about Thorazine?
5
Patient Review
6/3/2013
Thorazine for Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
5
Patient Review
10/19/2013
Thorazine for Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
5
Patient Review
7/8/2013
Thorazine for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
5
Patient Review
7/31/2013
Thorazine for Schizophrenia
5
Patient Review
9/1/2013
Thorazine for Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
5
Patient Review
1/23/2018
Thorazine for Nausea and Vomiting
4.7
Patient Review
1/13/2014
Thorazine for Schizophrenia
4.3
Patient Review
2/19/2014
Thorazine for Apprehension
4
Patient Review
5/6/2014
Thorazine for Hiccups that are Hard to Cure
3.7
Patient Review
9/9/2012
Thorazine for Schizophrenia
3.3
Patient Review
8/1/2014
Thorazine for Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
3
Patient Review
10/9/2012
Thorazine for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
3
Patient Review
10/7/2012
Thorazine for Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
2.7
Patient Review
9/30/2012
Thorazine for Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder
2.3
Patient Review
11/16/2012
Thorazine for Schizophrenia
2.3
Patient Review
1/2/2014
Thorazine for Apprehension
1.3
Patient Review
9/8/2021
Thorazine for Feel Like Throwing Up
1
Patient Review
3/3/2013
Thorazine for Schizophrenia
Patient Q&A Section about thorazine
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Thorazine a sedating?
"At high doses, chlorpromazine can make you sleepy and calm. This is especially helpful for people who are in the hospital for mental health reasons."
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What was Thorazine originally used for?
"In 1951, Henri Laborit, a surgeon in the French navy, began experimenting with chlorpromazine, which was originally intended to be used as a surgical anesthetic. He found that it had a calming effect on patients and helped to control their nausea."
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Is the drug Thorazine still used?
"In the U.S., the brand name Thorazine is no longer being used. However, generic forms may still be available."
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Why was Thorazine discontinued?
"The resident physician confirmed to the pharmacist that thioridazine had been prescribed instead of chlorpromazine (brand name Thorazine) to treat persistent hiccups. The medication was discontinued because the patient's mental status possibly changed as a side effect of the medication."
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