Generic for Thorazine for psychotic disorders - Drug Information

Generic Name - Chlorpromazine

Category - Anti - psychotic Agent

Indications

Psychotic disorders.
Generic Thorazine is used to treat psychotic disorders and symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and hostility. Chlorpromazine (Generic Thorazine) changes a variety of chemicals in the brain.

Generic for Thorazine Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Thorazine 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 Thorazine 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 Thorazine. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Antacids
Some antibiotics
Anti diarrheal medications
Atropine
Bromocriptine
Cimetidine
Cisapride
Dextroamphetamine
Dronabinol or marijuana
Medicines for high blood pressure or heart problems

Generic for Thorazine Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericThorazine
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Thorazine for Psychotic disorders is 30 to 75 milligrams daily. The amount is divided into equal doses and taken 3 or 4 times a day. If needed, your doctor may increase the dosage by 20 to 50 milligrams at semiweekly intervals.

Generic for Thorazine Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Thorazine 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 and painful and prolonged erection (men).

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 Thorazine.

Generic for Thorazine and Pregnancy

In the absence of adequate and effective information regarding use of Generic Thorazine by pregnant women, it is recommended to talk to your doctor and seek medical advice.

Generic for Thorazine and Breastfeeding

Use of Generic Thorazine while breast feeding is recommended only after obtaining your doctor's medical advice.

Generic for Thorazine and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Thorazine in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Thorazine and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Thorazine in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Thorazine 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.