Products for Ostil
Ostil 100mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹6.56
Ostil 50mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹3.75
Ostil 5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹2.81
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About Ostil Products
Ostil Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ostil are Weight gain, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Constipation, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Sedation.
How Ostil 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 Ostil Products
- Take it at night to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Ostil 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 Ostil as it can cause serious breathing problems.
- Inform your doctor if you notice involuntary muscle movements.
- Monitor your weight during the treatment as Ostil can cause weight gain.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Patient Concerns about Ostil Products
Frequently asked questions about Ostil Products
Q. Is Ostil 100mg Tablet a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?
Ostil 100mg Tablet is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Ostil 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 Ostil 100mg Tablet a controlled substance/narcotic?
No. Ostil 100mg Tablet is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription
Q. Does Ostil 100mg Tablet cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?
Yes, Ostil 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 Ostil 100mg Tablet help with opiate withdrawal?
It has been observed that Ostil 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.