Chlorpromazine

What Are The Other Names For Chlorpromazine?

Largactil

What Is It Used To Treat?

  1. Psychosis, including the following disorders:


  2. Anxiety/Agitation (for short-term management)
  3. Violent/Aggressive Behaviour (for short-term management)
  4. Constant Hiccup
  5. Nausea/Vomiting (in terminal illnesses when other drugs don't work)

How Is It Taken?

White or whitish tablets, brown or orange liquid, suppositories, or injection.

What Are The Possible Side-Effects?

All medications can have side-effects. Remember, the following suggested side-effects are possibilities. Many people do not experience side-effects. If you think you are please consult your Doctor.

  • Tiredness
  • Unsteadiness/Movement Problems
  • Blocked Nose
  • Dry Mouth
  • Sleep Problems
  • Agitation
  • Jaundice
  • Heart/Blood Problems
  • Breathing Problems
  • Skin Rashes
  • Shaking/Tremors
  • Speech/Tongue/Jaw Problems

What Conditions Can Be Badly Affected By Chlorpromazine?

The following are a list of conditions in which Chlorpromazine should not be used, or should be used with caution. Always check with your Doctor.

  • Pregnant women
  • Liver, Kidney, Heart Problems
  • Thyroid Problems
  • Prostate Problems
  • Epilepsy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Glaucoma
  • Elderly (can be highly sensitive to heat or cold)

PLEASE NOTE: The information presented on this page is intended as a guide. For more complete information please refer to an official source.

*** RECOMMENDED BOOKS ***

If you are interested in going into even more depth, the following book(s), sold by Amazon.co.uk, are recommended by us. Each is followed by a rating for ease of reading (1-3).

1=Simple and Easy to comprehend.
2=More Complex but still a good read.
3=Very Complex, only for professionals/those studying to degree level.

British National Formulary (Mehta)

RATING SCORE = 3  This the standard reference book for professionals (nurses, doctors etc) who prescribe and give out medication.

Consumer's Guide To Psychiatric Drugs (Preston et al)

RATING SCORE = 2  Attempts to use straightforward, plain English, despite all the jargon that is around medication. Not a bad job at all!

The Complete Guide To Psychiatric Drugs: Straight Talk For Best Results (Drummond)

RATING SCORE = 2  Another good attempt to simplify medication so that most of us can at least try to understand.

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