Drug Summary

  Drug name:  promazine
  Chemical name:  Promazine hydrochloride
  Formula:  C₁₇H₂₀N₂S
  Weight:   284.419
  CAS no:  58-40-2
  DrugBank link:  DB00420
  Description:  A phenothiazine with actions similar to chlorpromazine but with less antipsychotic activity. It is primarily used in short-term treatment of disturbed behavior and as an antiemetic. Promazine is not approved for use in the United States.
  Indication:  Used as an adjunct for short term treatment of moderate and severe psychomotor agitation. Also used to treat agitation or restlessness in the elderly.