promazine

[proh-muh-zeen]

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a compound, C 17 H 20 N 2 S, used as a tranquilizer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of promazine¹

1955–60; pro(pyl) + m(ethyl) + (thi)azine, components of its chemical name

Example Sentences

An initial dose, and several supplemental doses of phencyclidine and promazine were administered intramuscularly and intraperitoneally between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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