Definition of Thiothixene

1. Noun. A tranquilizer (trade name Navane) used to treat schizophrenia.


Definition of Thiothixene

1. Noun. A thioxanthene drug used as a typical antipsychotic medication. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Thiothixene

1. This drug is an antipsychotic agent of the thioxanthene series. It is used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thiothixene

thiosulfate sulfurtransferase
thiosulfate thiotransferase
thiosulfates
thiosulfonate
thiosulfonates
thiosulfonic acid
thiosulfonic acids
thiosulfuric
thiosulfuric acid
thiosulphate
thiosulphates
thiosulphuric
thiosulphuric acid
thiotepa
thiotepas
thiothixene (current term)
thiothixenes
thiotolene
thiotolenes
thiotoluene
thiotoluenes
thiotransacetylase B
thiotriphosphate
thiotriphosphates
thiotroph
thiotrophic
thiotrophs
thiouracil
thiouracils
thiourea

Literary usage of Thiothixene

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"... the most commonly used thioxanthenes are chlorprothixene (Taractan) and thiothixene (Navane); and the most widely used butyrophenone is Haldol. ..."

2. The Science, Treatment, and Prevention of Antisocial Behaviorsby Diana H. Fishbein by Diana H. Fishbein (2000)
"... of intramuscular thiothixene and trifluoperazine in chronic schizophrenia: A comparative study. Current Therapeutic Research, Clinical and Experimental, ..."

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