chlorpro 50mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is chlorpro 50mg tablet used for?
Chlorpromazine 50mg Tablet (Chlorpromazine) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Chlorpromazine (50mg), which Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway; also blocks alpha-adrene. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Chlorpromazine
- Manufacturer: Psycormedies
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ chlorpro 50mg tablet Uses & Benefits
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Chlorpromazine |
| Brand Name | Chlorpromazine 50mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Psycormedies |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Typical Antipsychotics |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway; also blocks alpha-adrenergic, histaminergic, and muscarinic receptors
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take chlorpro 50mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of chlorpro 50mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Weight gain
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Nasal congestion
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Seizures
- QT prolongation
- Agranulocytosis
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Severe hypotension
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Photosensitivity
- Skin pigmentation
- Galactorrhea
- Amenorrhea
- Priapism
- Allergic reactions
- Lupus-like syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Major | Increased CNS depression and sedation |
| Levodopa | Major | Antagonism of levodopa effect |
| QT-prolonging drugs | Major | Increased risk of QT prolongation and arrhythmias |
| Anticholinergics | Major | Additive anticholinergic effects |
| Lithium | Major | Increased risk of neurotoxicity |
| Antihypertensives | Major | Additive hypotensive effect |
| CNS depressants | Major | Enhanced sedation and respiratory depression |
| CYP2D6 inhibitors | Moderate | Increased chlorpromazine levels |
| CYP1A2 inhibitors | Moderate | Increased chlorpromazine levels |
| Antiepileptics | Moderate | May lower seizure threshold |
| Anticoagulants | Moderate | May alter anticoagulant effect |
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | Increased risk of hypotension |
| Antacids | Minor | Decreased absorption of chlorpromazine |
| Smoking | Minor | Increased metabolism, reduced efficacy |
| Caffeine | Minor | Possible decreased sedative effect |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- Anticholinergics
- Lithium
- Antihypertensives
- Levodopa
- QT-prolonging drugs
โก Moderate Interactions
- CYP2D6 inhibitors
- CYP1A2 inhibitors
- Antiepileptics
- Anticoagulants
- Beta-blockers
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Smoking
- Caffeine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may decrease absorption; avoid grapefruit juice (may increase levels)
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Enhanced CNS depression; avoid alcohol
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to chlorpromazine or phenothiazines; coma; severe CNS depression; bone marrow suppression; pheochromocytoma; concurrent use of high-dose CNS depressants
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, ECG (QT interval), liver function tests, CBC, mental status, extrapyramidal symptoms, weight, blood glucose
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk; may cause sedation and extrapyramidal effects in infant
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; activated charcoal if recent ingestion; monitor ECG, vital signs; treat hypotension with IV fluids and vasopressors; treat seizures with benzodiazepines; avoid epinephrine
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; skip missed dose if close to next; do not double dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for chlorpro 50mg tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.