Chlorpromazine (NA)
Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection is also used for controlling intractable hiccups, feeling or being sick (nausea), and autism (learning and communication difficulties). This medicine belongs to a group of drugs known as phenothiazines, which act on the central nervous system. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can lead to weight gain, have a healthy balanced diet, and exercise regularly. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness, or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor in case these do not subside or bother you.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any preexisting medical conditions. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with bone marrow depression, pheochromocytoma, hepatic failure or active hepatic disease, and CNS depression. If you are diabetic, it is important to monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine. Let your doctor also know anout all the medicaitions you are taking, as some medicines may interact with this drug and cause harmful effects.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Chlorpromazine Hcl
2 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection.
Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If the Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness during breastfeeding.
Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. A close monitoring is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
There is limited information available on the use of Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection should not be used as a sleeping tablet
It is used in patients with schizophrenia but it relieves anxiety too at certain levels
No. Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription
Yes, Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection may cause weight gain and sleepiness
Chlorpromazine does not have high addictive potential and a very little propensity for abuse for euphoria
Chlorpromazine is dopamine receptor blocker so it decreases dopamine levels to calm the patients with schizophrenia
It has been observed that Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection helps in certain cases of opiate withdrawal. However, it is not widely used for this purpose. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.
