Which of the following is a 'low-potency' typical antipsychotic that causes marked sedation and orthostatic hypotension?
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Correct answer: Chlorpromazine
Chlorpromazine is a low-potency agent, meaning it requires higher milligram doses. It has significant off-target effects on alpha-1 (hypotension), H1 (sedation), and muscarinic (anticholinergic) receptors.
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