THIETHYLPERAZINE
\θˈa͡ɪ͡əθɪlpəɹˌe͡ɪziːn], \θˈaɪəθɪlpəɹˌeɪziːn], \θ_ˈaɪə_θ_ɪ_l_p_ə_ɹ_ˌeɪ_z_iː_n]\
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A dopamine antagonist that is particularly useful in treating the nausea and vomiting associated with anesthesia, mildly emetic cancer chemotherapy agents, radiation therapy, and toxins. This piperazine phenothiazine does not prevent vertigo or motion sickness. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p457)
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
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