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Glossary Phenothiazines

class of medications used to treat mental health conditions

Phenothiazines are a class of medications primarily used as antipsychotics to treat mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They work by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, which helps to reduce symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions. Additionally, some phenothiazines are used to treat nausea and vomiting.