Amifostine Intravenous and Chlorpromazine

• Generic Name: amifostine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ethyol

Amifostine is used to help prevent or lessen some of the side effects of cisplatin (a cancer medicine) or radiation therapy on the kidneys and salivary glands.

Amifostine is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: chlorpromazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Ormazine, Thorazine, Thorazine Spansule

Chlorpromazine is an anti-psychotic medication in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeens).

Chlorpromazine is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia or manic-depression in adults.

Chlorpromazine is also used in adults to treat nausea and vomiting, anxiety before surgery, chronic hiccups, acute intermittent porphyria, and symptoms of tetanus.

In children ages 1 through 12 years, chlorpromazine is used to treat severe behavioral problems (such as combative or explosive behavior) or hyperactivity with excessive motor activity.

Chlorpromazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.