Chlorpromazine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of schizophrenia.
Side effects
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Constipation
Dryness in mouth
Increased prolactin level in blood
Muscle rigidity
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Sleepiness
Tremor
Urinary retention
Weight gain
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Chlorpromazine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Chlorpromazine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic. It makes the condition better by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Chlorpromazine a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet? Chlorpromazine is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Chlorpromazine should not be used as a sleeping tablet
Q. Is it good for anxiety? It is used in patients with schizophrenia but it relieves anxiety too at certain levels
Q. Is Chlorpromazine a controlled substance/narcotic? No. Chlorpromazine is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription
Q. Does Chlorpromazine cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)? Yes, Chlorpromazine may cause weight gain and sleepiness
Q. Is it addictive? Chlorpromazine does not have high addictive potential and a very little propensity for abuse for euphoria
Q. Does Chlorpromazine decrease dopamine? Chlorpromazine is dopamine receptor blocker so it decreases dopamine levels to calm the patients with schizophrenia
Q. Does Chlorpromazine help with opiate withdrawal? It has been observed that Chlorpromazine 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.
Product Details
SKU: PC-80810 Product Description: CPZ 50 mg Tablet is manufactured by A N Pharmacia Laboratories Private Limited Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.