thi·o·rid·a·zine
| \ ˌthī-ə-ˈri-də-ˌzēn
, -zən \
, -zən \
Definition of thioridazine
: a phenothiazine tranquilizer C21H26N2S2 used in the form of its hydrochloride for relief of anxiety states and in the treatment of psychotic disorders and severe childhood behavioral problems
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“Thioridazine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thioridazine. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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thioridazine
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thio·rid·a·zine
| \ ˌthī-ə-ˈrid-ə-ˌzēn
, -zən
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Medical Definition of thioridazine
: a phenothiazine tranquilizer used in the form of its hydrochloride C21H26N2S2·HCl for relief of anxiety states and in the treatment of psychotic disorders and severe childhood behavioral problems — see mellaril
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The first known use of thioridazine was in 1959
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