How does Largactil (Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride) work:

Largactil (Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride) is used to treat certain mental disorders such as schizophrenia. It reduces the patient's feelings of aggression, violence, agitation, nausea, vomiting and anxiety. Largactil works inhibiting certain receptors in the brain such as the dopamine receptors.

Dosage and Administration:

Take Largactil strictly as directed by your physician. Correct dosage will completely depend on your exact situation, your weight, your condition, as well as other drugs you are taking and your body's response to treatment. Alcohol can interact with Largactil, so you should discuss usage of alcohol with your physician before using this medicine or consuming alcohol.

Side Effects:

• dry mouth
• skin rashes
• muscles spasms
• difficult speaking or swallowing
• drowiness

Precautions:

Patients should discuss with their physician before taking Largactil if they are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breast feeding, or they have epilepsy, problems with liver, chest, lungs or kidneys, glaucoma or an under-active thyroid gland. Disclose your medical history to your physician, as well as any allergies, and any other medicine (prescription or non-prescription), supplements, vitamins, or narcotics you are taking. Largactil can cause dizziness and drowsiness. As a precaution it is strongly recommended you do not drive or operate any dangerous machinery until you are completely aware of the side effects which you experience when you take Largactil.