Generic Name - Chlorpromazine
Category - Anti-Psychotic
Indications
Psychotic disorders.
Generic Chlorpromazine is used to treat psychotic disorders and symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and hostility. Generic Chlorpromazine changes a variety of chemicals in the brain.
Generic Chlorpromazine Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Chlorpromazine is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Chlorpromazine should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Prostate trouble
Recent fever or viral infection
Reye's syndrome
Seizures
Stomach problems or peptic ulcer
Uncontrollable movement disorders
Parkinson's disease
Low blood level of calcium
Head injury
Glaucoma
Liver disease
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Chlorpromazine.It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Antacids
Some antibiotics
Anti diarrhealmedications
Atropine
Bromocriptine
Cimetidine
Cisapride
Dextroamphetamine
Dronabinol or marijuana
Medicines for high blood pressure or heart problems
Generic Chlorpromazine Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericChlorpromazine
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Chlorpromazine for Psychotic disordersis 200 mg which is not unusual. Some patients require higher dosages (e.g., 800 mg daily is not uncommon in discharged mental patients).
Generic Chlorpromazine Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Chlorpromazine side Effects include convulsions (seizures),chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat,difficulty breathing or swallowing or shortness of breath,fever, chills, sore throat,hot, dry, pale skin,painful and prolonged erection (men),puffing cheeks, smacking lips, or worm-like movements of the tongue
Severe stiffness of the muscles,shaking or uncontrolled/unusual movements of the arms, eyes, mouth, legs or tongue ,unusual weakness or tiredness,unusual bleeding or bruising.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Chlorpromazine.
Generic Chlorpromazine and Pregnancy
In the absence of adequate and effective information regarding use of Generic Chlorpromazine by pregnant women, it is recommended to talk to your doctor and seek medical advice.
Generic Chlorpromazine and Breastfeeding
Use of Generic Chlorpromazine while breast feeding is recommended only after obtaining your doctor's medical advice.
Generic Chlorpromazine and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Chlorpromazine in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic Chlorpromazine and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Chlorpromazine in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Chlorpromazine serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment.Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy. |
