Thorazine
EQUIVALENT US BRAND NAME: Thorazine
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We will deliver the Indian brand medicine based on availability.
Chlorpromazine is a medication primarily used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia) and severe behavioral problems in children. Below is an overview of its key aspects:
Product Introduction: Chlorpromazine, marketed under various brand names including Thorazine, Largactil, and others, was one of the first antipsychotic medications developed in the 1950s. It belongs to a class of drugs known as typical antipsychotics or first-generation antipsychotics.
Uses:
- Treatment of schizophrenia: Chlorpromazine helps alleviate symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and thought disturbances.
- Management of severe behavioral problems: It can be used to control aggressive or agitated behavior in certain conditions.
- Control of nausea and vomiting: Chlorpromazine is sometimes prescribed to manage severe nausea and vomiting, particularly in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Benefits:
- Effectiveness in managing symptoms of schizophrenia and related disorders.
- Can provide relief from severe behavioral disturbances.
- Proven track record of efficacy over several decades.
Side Effects:
- Sedation or drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness or lightheadedness when standing up quickly
- Skin reactions to sunlight
- Weight gain
- Sexual dysfunction
- Extrapyramidal symptoms (such as tremors, muscle stiffness, or involuntary movements) – more common with higher doses or prolonged use
- Rare but serious side effects include neuroleptic malignant syndrome (characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, confusion, and autonomic instability) and tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements, particularly of the face and tongue).
Safety Advice:
- Take the medication exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
- Do not stop taking chlorpromazine suddenly without consulting your doctor, as withdrawal symptoms may occur.
- Avoid alcohol while taking chlorpromazine, as it can increase drowsiness and other side effects.
- Use caution when driving or operating machinery, as chlorpromazine may impair your ability to do so safely.
- Inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements, as they may interact with chlorpromazine.
Interaction with Drugs: Chlorpromazine may interact with several medications, including:
- Anticholinergic drugs (e.g., atropine) – may increase the risk of side effects such as constipation and urinary retention.
- Central nervous system depressants (e.g., alcohol, benzodiazepines) – may increase sedation and respiratory depression.
- Antidepressants – may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
- Antihypertensive drugs – may enhance the hypotensive effects of these medications.
More Information: For more detailed information on chlorpromazine, including dosage instructions and precautions, you can visit the MedlinePlus page.
Note :
- Do not put the quantity above 30 days. (eg. if prescription is 2 pills per day then you can purchase one month of supply of 60 pills)
- We will deliver medicine of Indian brand within 30 days of supply.
- Prescription and ID are required to purchase each month of supply.
- If a doctor writes 30 days of medicines with 3 times refills then you can use the same prescription for 3 consecutive months for purchasing medicine using reorder option and uploading the same prescription and your ID 3 times.