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Effects of chlorpromazine

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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  • sedative, antipsychotic, decreases spontaneous motor activity
  • blocks central dopamine receptors (D2) - this causes increased prolactin release and antiemetic effect (dopamine mediated)
  • extrapyramidal effects (due to D1-antagonism)

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