What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
phenothiazine
Example
The doctor prescribed a phenothiazine to manage the patient's symptoms. [phenothiazine: noun]
Example
Phenothiazines are known for their antipsychotic effects. [antipsychotic: adjective]
antipsychotic
Example
The patient was prescribed an antipsychotic to manage their symptoms. [antipsychotic: noun]
Example
Antipsychotic medications can be effective in treating certain mental illnesses. [antipsychotic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Antipsychotic is a more commonly used term than phenothiazine in everyday language and medical settings.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between phenothiazine and antipsychotic?
Both phenothiazine and antipsychotic are formal terms used in medical contexts and require a prescription from a healthcare provider.
