Tranchlor
Composition for Tranchlor Products
Tranchlor Products are primarily used for
SchizophreniaProducts for Tranchlor
Tranchlor 25mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹2.42
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Tranchlor 100mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹4.88
Not Available
Substitute brands for Tranchlor
About Tranchlor Products
Tranchlor Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Tranchlor are Weight gain, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Constipation, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Sedation.
How Tranchlor 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 Tranchlor Products
- Take it at night to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Tranchlor 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 Tranchlor as it can cause serious breathing problems.
- Inform your doctor if you notice involuntary muscle movements.
- Monitor your weight during the treatment as Tranchlor can cause weight gain.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Patient Concerns about Tranchlor Products
Frequently asked questions about Tranchlor Products
Q. Is Tranchlor 25mg Tablet a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?
Tranchlor 25mg Tablet is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Tranchlor 25mg 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 Tranchlor 25mg Tablet a controlled substance/narcotic?
No. Tranchlor 25mg Tablet is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription
Q. Does Tranchlor 25mg Tablet cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?
Yes, Tranchlor 25mg 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 Tranchlor 25mg Tablet help with opiate withdrawal?
It has been observed that Tranchlor 25mg 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.