Chlopro
Composition for Chlopro Products
Chlopro Products are primarily used for
SchizophreniaProducts for Chlopro
Chlopro 50mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹4.25
Chlopro 100mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹6.37
Substitute brands for Chlopro
About Chlopro Products
Chlopro Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Chlopro are Weight gain, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Constipation, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Sedation.
How Chlopro Products work
Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
In Depth Information for Chlopro Products
- Take it at night to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Chlopro 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 Chlopro as it can cause serious breathing problems.
- Inform your doctor if you notice involuntary muscle movements.
- Monitor your weight during the treatment as Chlopro can cause weight gain.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Patient Concerns about Chlopro Products
Frequently asked questions about Chlopro Products
Q. Is Chlopro 50mg Tablet a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?
Chlopro 50mg Tablet is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Chlopro 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 Chlopro 50mg Tablet a controlled substance/narcotic?
No. Chlopro 50mg Tablet is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription
Q. Does Chlopro 50mg Tablet cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?
Yes, Chlopro 50mg Tablet 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 Chlopro 50mg Tablet help with opiate withdrawal?
It has been observed that Chlopro 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.