Chlorpro
Composition for Chlorpro Products
Chlorpro Products are primarily used for
SchizophreniaProducts for Chlorpro
Chlorpro 100mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹7.59
Chlorpro 50mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹3.75
Not Available
Substitute brands for Chlorpro
About Chlorpro Products
Chlorpro Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Chlorpro are Weight gain, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Constipation, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Sedation.
How Chlorpro 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 Chlorpro Products
- Take it at night to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Chlorpro 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 Chlorpro as it can cause serious breathing problems.
- Inform your doctor if you notice involuntary muscle movements.
- Monitor your weight during the treatment as Chlorpro can cause weight gain.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Patient Concerns about Chlorpro Products
Frequently asked questions about Chlorpro Products
Q. Is Chlorpro 100mg Tablet a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?
Chlorpro 100mg Tablet is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Chlorpro 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 Chlorpro 100mg Tablet a controlled substance/narcotic?
No. Chlorpro 100mg Tablet is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription
Q. Does Chlorpro 100mg Tablet cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?
Yes, Chlorpro 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 Chlorpro 100mg Tablet help with opiate withdrawal?
It has been observed that Chlorpro 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.