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thiothixene

American  
[thahy-oh-thik-seen] / ˌθaɪ oʊˈθɪk sin /

noun

Pharmacology.

  1. a potent antipsychotic, C 23 H 29 N 3 O 2 S 2 , used in the management of schizophrenia and related psychoses.

Etymology

Origin of thiothixene

First recorded in 1960–65; thio- + thi(o)x(anth)ene

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One pharmacy drug shortage list identified Mylan as the nation’s sole supplier of thiothixene, which treats schizophrenia.

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