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Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain. By inhibiting the synthesis of the dopamine hormone, there will be a decrease in the occurrence of symptoms in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar depression.
You are not recommended to stop taking Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. It may cause withdrawal symptoms such as palpitations (the sensation that heart skipped a beat or extra beat), anxiety, confusion, difficulty sleeping and tremors. Therefore, take Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for patients suffering from myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness) as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis before taking Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet .
Long-term use of Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet may cause dyskinesia (a movement disorder) in some cases. However, your doctor will prescribe this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet can decrease anxiety, irritability or agitation. However, you should consult a doctor before using Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet .
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Alcohol may worsen the condition and increase the risk of side-effects while using Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet .
Pregnancy
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Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet is a category C pregnancy drug. It may affect the unborn baby. Please consult your doctor before taking Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
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Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet is known to pass through the breast milk. So, it is recommended not to be taken during breastfeeding. However, your doctor may prescribe it for you during breastfeeding if he/she feels that the benefits to you outweighs the risk.
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Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, dizziness, and light-headedness. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery after taking Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet .
Liver
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Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustment may be necessary.
Kidney
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Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustment may be necessary.
Children
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Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet to children.
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Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called ‘antipsychotics’. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia or psychosis and bipolar disorder (manic depression). Besides this, it is also used to treat nausea and vomiting, anxiety before surgery, chronic hiccups (involuntary spasms of the diaphragm). Schizophrenia is characterized by hallucinations symptoms (seeing or hearing things that are not real) and delusions (wrong beliefs). Manic episodes of excitement or depression characterize bipolar disorder. Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet prevents the occurrence of these symptoms.
Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet contains ‘Chlorpromazine’ which is an antipsychotic drug. It acts by blocking dopamine, a neurotransmitter present in the brain responsible for developing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder symptoms. Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet rebalances dopamine to improve thinking, mood and behaviour. It also blocks the other natural substances receptors in the brain, such as histamine and muscarinic receptors, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting.
Take Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as sleepiness, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, weight gain, urinary retention, constipation, muscle stiffness, and tremor. Most of these side effects of Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet if you are allergic to Chlorpromazine or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet , talk to your doctor if you or your family have a history of blood clots, stroke or heart disease or if you are above 65 years and have a history of dementia (memory loss). Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it may affect the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet . It is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age. Please do not stop taking Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet without your doctor’s advice, as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Uses of Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet
Medicinal Benefits
Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. The key action of Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet is to block the dopamine receptors (D2) in the brain and correct dopamine's overactivity. Altogether, Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet may help decrease hallucinations and help you think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated and take a more active part in everyday life. On the other hand, it also blocks histamine H1 and muscarinic M1 receptors in the vomiting centre, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any ingredients present in it. Please consult your doctor before taking Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive and breastfeeding. The use of Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet should be avoided in children and adolescents whose signs and symptoms suggest Reye’s syndrome (confusion, swelling in the brain, and liver damage). Elderly patients (above 65 years) with dementia-related psychosis (memory loss) treated with antipsychotic drugs increased the risk of death. Do not abruptly stop taking the medication, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms, especially suicidal thoughts in young adults. Before taking Chlorpromazine 50 mg Tablet , talk to your doctor if you have a history of blood clots, alcohol or drug abuse, fits (seizures), Parkinson's disease, hypothyroidism (reduced activity of the thyroid gland), stroke or heart diseases, myasthenia gravis (a condition where muscles become easily tired and weak leading to difficulty breathing) and glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
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