Description
Azaperone is a butyrophenone tranquilizer that exhibits sedative activity through the inhibition of α-adrenergic receptors. Azaperone also inhibits dopamine receptors and histamine receptors; it also may display antiemetic, antipsychotic, antihistaminergic, and anticholinergic activities.
References
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