Salichlor
Composition for Salichlor Products
Salichlor Products are primarily used for
SchizophreniaProducts for Salichlor
Salichlor Injection
vial of 2 ml Injection
MRP₹3.56
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About Salichlor Products
Salichlor Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Salichlor are Weight gain, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Constipation, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Sedation.
How Salichlor 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 Salichlor Products
- Take it at night to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Salichlor 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 Salichlor as it can cause serious breathing problems.
- Inform your doctor if you notice involuntary muscle movements.
- Monitor your weight during the treatment as Salichlor can cause weight gain.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Patient Concerns about Salichlor Products
Frequently asked questions about Salichlor Products
Q. Is Salichlor Injection a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?
Salichlor Injection is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Salichlor Injection 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 Salichlor Injection a controlled substance/narcotic?
No. Salichlor Injection is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription
Q. Does Salichlor Injection cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?
Yes, Salichlor Injection 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 Salichlor Injection help with opiate withdrawal?
It has been observed that Salichlor Injection 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.
Q. Is Salichlor Injection a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?
Salichlor Injection is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Salichlor Injection 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 Salichlor Injection a controlled substance/narcotic?
No. Salichlor Injection is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription
Q. Does Salichlor Injection cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?
Yes, Salichlor Injection 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 Salichlor Injection help with opiate withdrawal?
It has been observed that Salichlor Injection 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.