Flupenthixol

**Definition:** A thioxanthene neuroleptic that, unlike CHLORPROMAZINE, is claimed to have CNS-activating properties. It is used in the treatment of psychoses although not in excited or manic patients. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p595)

**Tree numbers:** - D02.886.952.360 - D03.383.606.460 - D03.633.300.953.704.360

**Synonyms:** - alpha-Flupenthixol - cis-Flupenthixol - Flupentixol