Phenothiazine Written by NCI Thesaurus v.07.09d   

Definition of Phenothiazine A class of agents exhibiting antiemetic, antipsychotic, antihistaminic, and anticholinergic activities. Phenothiazines antagonize the dopamine D2-receptor in the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) of the brain, potentially preventing chemotherapy-induced emesis. In addition, these agents have peripherally or centrally antagonistic activity against alpha adrenergic, serotonergic, histaminic, and muscarinic receptors. (NCI) Phenothiazine is from the group Antiemetic Agent Other Names for Phenothiazine Phenothiazine Source NCI Thesaurus License

 

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