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'''Prochlorperazine''' ('''Compazine''', '''Stemzine''', '''Buccastem M''', '''Stemetil''', '''Phenotil''') is a [[dopamine|dopaminergic]] D2 [[receptor]] [[antagonist]] that belongs to the [[phenothiazine]] class of [[antipsychotic]] agents that are used for the treatment of nausea and vertigo. It is also a highly potent typical antipsychotic and is 10–20× more potent than chlorpromazine. It is also used to treat migraine headaches.<ref>Husseini, A; Gianakos, D (February 2006). "The 15-Minute Visit". Patient Care 40: 9–10.</ref>

'''Prochlorperazine''' ('''Compazine''', '''Stemzine''', '''Buccastem M''', '''Stemetil''', '''Phenotil''') is a [[dopamine|dopaminergic]] D2 [[receptor]] [[antagonist]] that belongs to the [[chemical class::phenothiazine]] class of [[psychoactive class::antipsychotic]] agents that are used for the treatment of nausea and vertigo. It is also a highly potent typical antipsychotic and is 10–20× more potent than chlorpromazine. It is also used to treat migraine headaches.<ref>Husseini, A; Gianakos, D (February 2006). "The 15-Minute Visit". Patient Care 40: 9–10.</ref>

==Chemistry==

Prochlorperazine is a piperazine derivative of the phenothiazine class of organic compounds. Prochlorperazine contains a thiazine ring, a six-member ring which includes one nitrogen and one sulfur atom. The thiazine ring is fused to two benzene rings, creating a tricyclic phenothiazine. Prochlorperazine contains a chlorine atom bound to R<sub>2</sub> of the phenothiazine group.

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-'''Prochlorperazine''' ('''Compazine''', '''Stemzine''', '''Buccastem M''', '''Stemetil''', '''Phenotil''') is a [[dopamine|dopaminergic]] D2 [[receptor]] [[antagonist]] that belongs to the [[phenothiazine]] class of [[antipsychotic]] agents that are used for the treatment of nausea and vertigo. It is also a highly potent typical antipsychotic and is 10–20× more potent than chlorpromazine. It is also used to treat migraine headaches.<ref>Husseini, A; Gianakos, D (February 2006). "The 15-Minute Visit". Patient Care 40: 9–10.</ref>
+'''Prochlorperazine''' ('''Compazine''', '''Stemzine''', '''Buccastem M''', '''Stemetil''', '''Phenotil''') is a [[dopamine|dopaminergic]] D2 [[receptor]] [[antagonist]] that belongs to the [[chemical class::phenothiazine]] class of [[psychoactive class::antipsychotic]] agents that are used for the treatment of nausea and vertigo. It is also a highly potent typical antipsychotic and is 10–20× more potent than chlorpromazine. It is also used to treat migraine headaches.<ref>Husseini, A; Gianakos, D (February 2006). "The 15-Minute Visit". Patient Care 40: 9–10.</ref>
 ==Chemistry==
 Prochlorperazine is a piperazine derivative of the phenothiazine class of organic compounds. Prochlorperazine contains a thiazine ring, a six-member ring which includes one nitrogen and one sulfur atom. The thiazine ring is fused to two benzene rings, creating a tricyclic phenothiazine. Prochlorperazine contains a chlorine atom bound to R<sub>2</sub> of the phenothiazine group.