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Injection

API strength per dosage

Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride BP 25mg

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Mechanism of action

Antagonizes dopamine D2 receptors, alpha-1 adrenergic receptors, histamine H1 receptors, muscarinic M1 receptors, and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, inhibiting dopaminergic neurotransmission, reducing adrenergic and histaminergic activity, and blocking muscarinic and serotonergic signaling, resulting in antipsychotic, sedative, antiemetic, and hypotensive effects.

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