How does Thorazine (Chlorpromazine) work:

Thorazine (Chlorpromazine) is a class of drugs called phenothiazines. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Thorazine (Chlorpromazine) is most often used to reduce the signs and symptoms of psychosis. It may also be used as a sedative in non-psychotic patients with excessive anxiety and agitation.

Usage:

• Schizophrenia
• To control nausea and vomiting
• To control the manifestations of the manic type of manic-depressive illness
• Acute intermittent porphyria

Dosage & Administration:

Psychiatric practitioners have noted galactorrhea in both males and females taking Thorazine (also a neuroleptic). One dose of 25mg orally, three times daily, for one week, has been shown in case reports to increase milk supply.

Always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking any medication and always discuss the risks and benefits of taking any medication with your physician. Please consult your physician for appropriate dosage for your body and how this drug will interact with any other medications and/or medical conditions

Side Effects:

• Drowsiness
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Dryness of mouth
• Nasal congestion

Precautions:

Before taking Thorazine make sure your physician or pharmacist knows if:

• You are pregnant, you are trying to become pregnant or you are breast-feeding
• You suffer from any heart problems
• You suffer from kidney, liver or breathing problems
• You suffer from Parkinson's disease or myasthenia gravis (a muscle weakening disease)
• You suffer from epilepsy, phaeochromocytoma (a growth on the adrenal glands), an under active thyroid gland or prostate problems
• You suffer from glaucoma
• You have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine
• You are taking any other medicines, including herbal/complementary medicines and those available to buy without a prescription

Further Advice:

Always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking any medication and always discuss the risks and benefits of taking any medication with your physician. Please consult your physician for appropriate dosage for your body and how this drug will interact with any other medications and/or medical conditions.

Further Information:

Please note: For more information about any other possible risks, please consult your physician or pharmacist.