pericyazine · Medicine question

What pharmacological effects does pericyazine have?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Pericyazine is a neuroleptic with cardiovascular and antihistamine effects similar to chlorpromazine, but a stronger antiserotonin effect and a powerful central sedative effect.

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Pericyazine 10mg/5ml SyrupZentiva · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 8Document updated 29 April 2021

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