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Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection

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Product introduction

Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection is a medicine used to treat various disorders such as schizophrenia and other psychoses like paranoia (delusions and feeling extremely worried or nervous), mania (overactive behavior), anxiety, agitation, and dangerously impulsive behavior.

Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection is used to treat certain mental disorders such as schizophrenia (a mental illness which causes disturbed thinking, strong emotions and abnormal behaviour), mania (an abnormally elevated mood state), behavioural problems in adults and children and symptoms of Tourette's disease (repetative uncontrolled movements and sounds).

Benefits of Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection

In Treatment of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings, and behavior become abnormal. Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

In Treatment of Mania

Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilizes the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection will ensure that you have a better social life and can do daily activities more comfortably.

In Treatment of Anxiety

Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping it suddenly can cause serious problems. So, do not stop taking it without discussing it with your doctor.

Side effects of Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection

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 them

Common side effects of Chlorpromazine Hcl

  • Sleepiness
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Abnormality of voluntary movements
  • Weight gain
  • Increased prolactin level in blood
  • Urinary retention
  • Constipation
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
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.
Breast feeding
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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
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.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection is given as a deep injection into muscles by the doctor.
  • Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection affects you.
  • To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • Do not drink alcohol while taking Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection as it can cause serious breathing problems.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice involuntary muscle movements.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Phenothiazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Typical Antipsychotics

Patient concerns

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I m suffering from insomnia. R u have any suggestion. I was taken upto chlorpromazine tabltes , nitrazepam tablets, lorazpam tablets , dizepam tablets , etc.
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Sleep problems are often caused by underlying physical and/ or psychological cause. This requires examination of the patient so that proper treatment can be initiated. Often stress/ anxiety/ depression or mood disorder needs to be dealt with and sleeping pills are not adequate treatment. Please go through the link below for further understanding- http://drjyotikapoor.com/2015/01/26/sleep-disorders/
I m suffering from insomnia. R u have any suggestion. I was taken upto chlorpromazine tabltes, nitrazepam tables, etc.
Dr. Mehtab Baig
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
I send some pionts for pressing It may help you
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FAQs

Is Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?

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

Is it good for anxiety?

It is used in patients with schizophrenia but it relieves anxiety too at certain levels

Is Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection a controlled substance/narcotic?

No. Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription

Does Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?

Yes, Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection may cause weight gain and sleepiness

Is it addictive?

Chlorpromazine does not have high addictive potential and a very little propensity for abuse for euphoria

Does chlorpromazine decrease dopamine?

Chlorpromazine is dopamine receptor blocker so it decreases dopamine levels to calm the patients with schizophrenia

Does Chlorpromazine Hcl Injection help with opiate withdrawal?

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.

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References

  1. Stahl SM, editor. Chlorpromazine. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 117-21.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 245-46.
  3. Drugs.com. Chlorpromazine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Medopharm
Address: 25,Puliyur 2'nd Main Road, Trustpuram, Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, Pincode 600024
Country of origin: India

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2.0 ml in 1 vial
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