Chlorpromazine 50mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Chlorpromazine 50 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
CHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET contains Chlorpromazine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antipsychotics. It is used to manage the following conditions such as schizophrenia and other psychoses (especially paranoid), mania and hypomania, anxiety psychomotor agitation excitement, violent or dangerously impulsive behaviour, intractable hiccup and nausea, vomiting of terminal illness (where other medicines have failed or are not available). It is also used to manage schizophrenia and autism (in children). It is not recommended for use in patients with CNS depression, bone marrow depression and Phaeochromocytoma. Consult your doctor for advice before taking the medicine. Before taking this medicine inform your doctor if you have heart diseases, liver disease or kidney problems, thyroid, epilepsy, and parkinson’s disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine. Tell your doctor if you will be exposed to extreme heat, or to insecticide poisons while you are taking this medicine. The most common
Uses
OF CHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLETIt is used to manage the following conditions: schizophrenia and other psychoses (especially paranoid), mania and hypomania anxiety psychomotor agitation excitement, violent or dangerously impulsive behaviour intractable hiccup nausea and vomiting of terminal illness (where other medicines have failed or are not available) schizophrenia and autism (in children)
How It Works
CHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET exerts its antipsychotic effect by blocking postsynaptic dopamine receptors in cortical and limbic areas of the brain, thereby managing the excess of dopamine in the brain.
Directions for Use
Take CHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a plenty of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you depending upon your conditions.
Side Effects
the above side effects gets worse. USES OF CHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLETIt is used to manage the following conditions: schizophrenia and other psychoses (especially paranoid), mania and hypomania anxiety psychomotor agitation excitement, violent or dangerously impulsive behaviour intractable hiccup nausea and vomiting of terminal illness (where other medicines have failed or are not available) schizophrenia and autism (in children) HOW CHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET WORKSCHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET exerts its antipsychotic effect by blocking postsynaptic dopamine receptors in cortical and limbic areas of the brain, thereby managing the excess of dopamine in the brain. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake CHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a plenty of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you depending upon your conditions. SIDE EFFECTS OF CHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLETCOMMON drowsiness dry mouth or stuffy nose blurred vision constipation impotence RAREStop taking and contact your doctor immediately, if you have, sudden appearance of sore throat, fever or other signs of infection allergic reactions symptoms such as hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat uncontrolled muscle movements in your face such as chewing, lip smacking, frowning, tongue movement, blinking or eye movement stiffness in your neck, tightness in your throat, trouble breathing or swallowing confusion, agitation, feeling jittery, trouble sleeping weakness breast swelling or discharge seizures jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) low white blood cell counts such as fever, chills, mouth sore, skin sore, sore throat, cough, trouble breathing, feeling light-headed severe nervous system reactions such as very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYCHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. BREASTFEEDINGCHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breast feeding women as it may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines, after taking CHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET since it may reduce the alertness. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine. KIDNEYCHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. LIVERCHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with liver failure or active liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. ALLERGYDo not take CHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Chlorpromazine or other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSCHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients suffering chronic respiratory disorders. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. HEART DISEASECHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients suffering from heart diseases. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. OTHERSCHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET is not recommended if you have: CNS depression jaundice or blood dyscrasia bone marrow depression phaeochromocytoma epilepsy parkinson’s disease hypoparathyroidism myasthenia gravis prostatic hypertrophy Before taking CHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have: glaucoma stroke risk factors thromboembolism Use in pediatrics: CHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Use in geriatrics: CHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking CHLORPROMAZINE 50MG TABLET tell your physician if you are taking any of the following medicine: benztropine (used to manage Parkinson’s disease) antacids (used to manage ulcers) lithium (used as mood stabilizers) ciprofloxacin (manages infection) fluvoxamine (manages OCD) oral contraceptives vemurafenib (used to manage cancer) oral anticoagulants (used to manage blood clot) guanethidine and clonidine quinidine, disopyramide, amiodarone and sotalol (manages heart disorders) bepridil, cisapride, sultopride, thioridazine, methadone intravenous erythromycin, intravenous vincamine halofantrine, pentamidine, sparfloxacin stimulant laxatives, intravenous amphotericin B glucocorticoids and tetracosactides other antipsychotic medicines Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose includes dry mouth, bloating or stomach cramps, feeling restlessness, fever, muscle stiffness, jerky muscle movements, changes in heart rate, fainting, or seizure (convulsions). SYNOPSIS Drug : Chlorpromazine Pharmacological Category : Phenothiazines Therapeutic Indication : Schizophrenia, Mania, Anxiety Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep out of reach of children Store at room temperature
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Last Updated
02 Dec 2022