fluphenazine

flu·phen·azine | \ flü-ˈfe-nə-ˌzēn

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Definition of fluphenazine

: a tranquilizer C₂₂H₂₆F₃N₃OS used especially in the form of its hydrochloride

Examples of fluphenazine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web First-generation antipsychotics include chlorpromazine, haloperidol, perphenazine, and fluphenazine, the NIMH says. — Korin Miller, SELF, "5 Bipolar Disorder Treatments You Should Know About," 30 Nov. 2018 Also last year, Lannett raised the price of fluphenazine, an anti-psychotic drug, to $870 for 100 10-milligram capsules, from $43.50, its price since 2012. — Gretchen Morgenson, New York Times, "Defiant, Generic Drug Maker Continues to Raise Prices," 14 Apr. 2017

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“Fluphenazine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluphenazine. Accessed 14 Jul. 2020.

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