Flupenthixol
Synonyms
1-Piperazineethanol, 4-(3-(2-(trifluoromethyl)-9H-thioxanthen-9-ylidene)propyl)-
Emergil
Fluanxol
Flupentixol
alpha-Flupenthixol
cis-Flupenthixol
A thioxanthene neuroleptic that, unlike CHLORPROMAZINE, is claimed to have CNS-activating properties. It is used in the treatment of psychoses although not in excited or manic patients. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p595)