Acepromazine

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A phenothiazine derivative with depressant effect on the central nervous system. Acepromazine acts as a dopamine receptor antagonist in the CNS, thereby causing sedation, muscular relaxation and a reduction in spontaneous activity. Its fast-acting neuroleptic effect with low toxicity is of particular value in veterinary medicine.

**Synonyms:** - 10-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)phenothiazine-3-ethylone - ACEPROMAZINE