Initially 25 mg, then 25–50 mg every 3–4 hours until vomiting stops
Children with autism
Chlorpromazine can be prescribed for several conditions but is primarily used in the treatment of schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
Uses for chlorproMAZINE Psychotic Disorders
However, other therapies may demonstrate both improved
This article addresses this issue with the overall goals to: 1) educate health care professionals, including virologists, about the history of chlorpromazine (CPZ) use
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, manic phase of bipolar disorder, severe behavioral problems in children)
If you are 65 or older, use this medicine (chlorpromazine tablets) with care
You can find detailed information about this drug in the official Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)
Antipsychotic medications
Chlorpromazine is a phenothiazine (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeen) that is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia or manic-depression in adults
Chlorpromazine (CPZ) remains one of the most common drugs used for people with schizophrenia worldwide, and a benchmark against which other treatments can be evaluated
Adolescents 13–17 years of age: No specific dosage recommendations; dosage is based on patient weight and clinician judgment
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride Injection, USP is a sterile aqueous solution intended for deep intramuscular use
Common side effects of Chlorpromazine
This activity illustrates the use of chlorpromazine in relieving nausea and vomiting
It is used to treat schizophrenia
This review aims to 1) inform health care Chlorpromazine overdose
Chlorpromazine is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called phenothiazine antipsychotics
Unit-Dose cartons of 100, NDC 0832-6019-01
Description: Mechanism of Action: Chlorpromazine is a neuroleptic that acts by blocking the postsynaptic dopamine receptor in the mesolimbic dopaminergic system and inhibits the release of hypothalamic and hypophyseal hormones
Each mL contains chlorpromazine hydrochloride 25 mg, ascorbic acid 2 mg, sodium metabisulfite 1 mg, sodium sulfite 1 mg and sodium chloride 6 mg in Water for Injection