Chlorpromazine: A Complete Guide

Chlorpromazine is a medication used to treat various mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and the manic phase of bipolar disorder. It also addresses severe behavioral problems in children and reduces symptoms like hallucinations and aggressive behavior.


Uses of Chlorpromazine

  • Mental Disorders: Treats schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder.
  • Behavioral Issues: Helps manage severe behavioral problems in children.
  • Symptom Relief: Reduces hallucinations, aggressive behavior, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and chronic hiccups.

How to Use Chlorpromazine

  • Dosage: Follow your doctor's instructions. Typically taken 2-4 times daily.
  • Nausea/Vomiting: Take 3-4 times a day at 4-6 hour intervals.
  • Pre-Surgery Anxiety: Take 2-3 hours before surgery.
  • Hiccups: Take 3-4 times a day for at least 3 days.

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Side Effects of Chlorpromazine

Common Side Effects

Serious Side Effects

Note: Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any serious side effects.


Precautions To Consider For Chlorpromazine

  • Allergies: Inform your doctor if you have any allergies.
  • Medical History: Discuss any liver, kidney, heart problems, glaucoma, low blood pressure, or breathing issues.
  • QT Prolongation: May affect heart rhythm; seek medical attention if you experience dizziness or fainting.

Dosage

Chlorpromazine Injectable solution (25 mg/mL)


Missed Dose

Missing one or two-dose of Chlorpromazine won’t show any effect on your body. The skipped dose causes no problem. But with some medication, it won’t work if you don’t take the dosage on time. If you miss a dose some sudden chemical change may affect your body. In some cases, your doctor would advise you to take the prescribed medicine as soon as possible if you have missed the dose.


Overdose

Overdose of a drug can be accidental. If you have taken more than the prescribed Chlorpromazine tablets there is a chance of getting a harmful effect on your body’s functions. Overdose of a medicine can lead to some medical emergency.


Drug Interactions

  • Other Medications: Inform your doctor about all medications you're taking, especially those causing drowsiness or slowing breathing.
  • Seizure Risk: Medications like isoniazid, theophylline, tramadol, and tricyclic antidepressants may increase seizure risk.

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Special Considerations

  • Pregnancy: Consult your doctor; may affect the unborn baby.
  • Breastfeeding: Can pass into breast milk; consult your doctor before use.

Storage

  • Keep Safe: Store at room temperature (68ºF-77ºF) and away from heat, air, and light.
  • Out of Reach: Ensure it is kept out of children's reach.

Reminder: Always consult your doctor before starting or stopping medication. If you experience side effects, seek medical attention immediately.


Chlorpromazine vs. Haloperidol

Chlorpromazine Haloperidol
Chlorpromazine is a phenothiazine which is used for treating psychotic disorders like schizophrenia or manic- depression in adults. Chlorpromazine medication is also used in adults for treating nausea, vomiting, anxiety, chronic hiccups, acute intermittent porphyria and symptoms of tetanus. Haloperidol is used for treating various mental disorders. The medicine helps in thinking clearly and getting rid of nervousness. The medication helps in reducing aggression.
Chlorpromazine is used for treating certain mental disorders like schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, manic phase of bipolar disorder, severe behavioural problems in children. The medication also helps in thinking more clearly and feels less nervous. It helps in reducing aggressive behaviour. Chlorpromazine helps in decreasing the hallucinations. Haloperidol medication is used for the treatment of uncontrolled movements and outbursts words and sounds related to Tourette’s syndrome. The medication is also useful for serious behaviour problems in hyperactive children.
Some of the serious adverse effects of Chlorpromazine are:
  • Fever
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Fast or irregular heart beat
  • Sweating
  • Sore throat, chills
Some of the serious side effects of Haloperidol are:
  • Restlessness
  • Drooling

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Frequently Asked Questions

1.What is chlorpromazine used for?

Chlorpromazine is used for treating certain mental disorders like schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, manic phase of bipolar disorder, and severe behavioral problems in children. The medication also helps in thinking more clearly and feels less nervous.

2. What are the side effects of chlorpromazine?

Some of the serious side effects of Chlorpromazine are:

  • Fever
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Sweating

3. How does chlorpromazine make you feel?

Chlorpromazine can make you feel tired and woozy sometimes when you initially start taking it. This can affect eyesight.

4. Is chlorpromazine a sedative?

Chlorpromazine is sedative and its effect is prompt and effective. When the medication is taken it is erratically absorbed.

5. What symptoms does chlorpromazine treat?

Chlorpromazine medication is also used in adults for treating nausea, vomiting, anxiety, chronic hiccups, acute intermittent porphyria and symptoms of tetanus. Chlorpromazine is used for treating serious behavioral problems like combative or explosive behavior and hyperactivity with excessive motor activity.

6. How effective is chlorpromazine?

Chlorpromazine is used for treating certain mental disorders like schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, manic phase of bipolar disorder, severe behavioral problems in children.


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