Chlorpromazine (Chlorpromazine)

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Brand Name: Chlorpromazine

Generic Name: Chlorpromazine

Manufacturer/Agent: Cosmos Ltd

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 25mg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 120.00

Retail Price: @ KES 1.60

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Class: Antipsychotics (CNS agents)

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Molecular Formulae: C17H19ClN2S.HCl = 355.3

Precautions: Caution in parkinsonism, renal or hepatic disease. bone marrow depression.

Indications/Uses: Mania, schizophrenia and other psychoses. dangerous impulsive behaviour. psychomotor agitation. dose 25mg tid or 75mg nocte which may be adjusted to suit illnes

Interactions: Decreased effect: barbiturates, anticholinergics. increased effect: chloroquine, propranolol.

Side Effects: Extrapyramidal reactions; parkinsonian symptoms, dystonia, tardive dyskinesia. hypotension. jaundice. arrhythmias. skin reactions.

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