Chloropamazine
Composition for Chloropamazine Products
Chloropamazine Products are primarily used for
SchizophreniaProducts for Chloropamazine
Chloropamazine 100mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹8.3
Not Available
Substitute brands for Chloropamazine
About Chloropamazine Products
Chloropamazine Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Chloropamazine are Weight gain, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Constipation, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Sedation.
How Chloropamazine 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 Chloropamazine Products
- Take it at night to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Chloropamazine 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 Chloropamazine as it can cause serious breathing problems.
- Inform your doctor if you notice involuntary muscle movements.
- Monitor your weight during the treatment as Chloropamazine can cause weight gain.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Patient Concerns about Chloropamazine Products
Frequently asked questions about Chloropamazine Products
Q. Is Chloropamazine 100mg Tablet a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?
Chloropamazine 100mg Tablet is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Chloropamazine 100mg 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 Chloropamazine 100mg Tablet a controlled substance/narcotic?
No. Chloropamazine 100mg Tablet is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription
Q. Does Chloropamazine 100mg Tablet cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?
Yes, Chloropamazine 100mg 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 Chloropamazine 100mg Tablet help with opiate withdrawal?
It has been observed that Chloropamazine 100mg 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.