prochlorperazine

/ˌˈproʊklɔrˌpɛrəzin/
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Definitions of prochlorperazine
  1. noun
    antipsychotic and antiemetic drug used to treat schizophrenia and to combat nausea and vomiting
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    type of:
    antiemetic, antiemetic drug
    a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting
    antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, neuroleptic, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug
    tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
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