Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet 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.
Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet 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).
Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet 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).
Uses of Prazin Tablet
Benefits of Prazin Tablet
In Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings, and behavior become abnormal. Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet 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. Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilizes the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and can do daily activities more comfortably.
In Treatment of Anxiety
Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet 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 Prazin Tablet
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 Prazin
- 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
How to use Prazin Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet 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
Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet 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 Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness during breastfeeding.
If the Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness during breastfeeding.
Driving
UNSAFE
Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. A close monitoring is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
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 Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet
₹13.4/Tablet
Chlorpromazine 50mg Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹0.32/tablet
98% cheaper
Emetil 50mg Tablet
La Pharmaceuticals
₹0.45/tablet
97% cheaper
Chlorotame 50mg Tablet
Triko Pharmaceuticals
₹1.45/tablet
89% cheaper
Relitil 50mg Tablet
Reliance Formulation Pvt Ltd
₹0.44/tablet
97% cheaper
Chlopro 50mg Tablet
Psycormedies
₹0.45/tablet
97% cheaper
Quick tips
- Take it at night to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet 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 Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet as it can cause serious breathing problems.
- Inform your doctor if you notice involuntary muscle movements.
- Monitor your weight during the treatment as Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet can cause weight gain.
- 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
FAQs
Q. Is Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?
Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet 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 Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet a controlled substance/narcotic?
No. Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription
Q. Is it addictive?
Chlorpromazine does not have high addictive potential and a very little propensity for abuse for euphoria
Q. Does Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet help with opiate withdrawal?
It has been observed that Sun Prazin 50mg Tablet 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.
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- 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.
- 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.
- Chlorpromazine hydrochloride. Beverley, Hull: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd.; 2005 [revised 14 Dec. 2016]. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Chlorpromazine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- 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:
Marketer details
Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
64 people viewed this recently₹134
Inclusive of all taxes
MRP₹268.51 50% OFF
10.0 tablets in 1 strip
SOLD OUT
Notify me