Description:

Chlorpromazine Injection is an antipsychotic and antiemetic medication.

Prescription:

•  Prescription-only medicine

Dosage:

• Adults: 25-50mg IM/IV every 6-8 hours
•  Children: 0.5-1mg/kg IM/IV every 6-8 hours

Therapeutic Category: 

• Antipsychotic, Antiemetic

Active Ingredients/Composition:

•  Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride 25mg/ml

Variant:

• Chlorpromazine Tablets 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
• Chlorpromazine Syrup 10mg/5ml
•  Chlorpromazine Suppositories 25mg, 100mg

Consume Type:

• Intramuscular (IM) or Intravenous (IV) injection

Directions/Usage:

• Administer by healthcare professional
• Inject slowly IM or IV

Common Side Effects:

•  Sedation
•  Dizziness
•  Hypotension
•  Tachycardia
•  Extrapyramidal symptoms
•  Allergic reactions

Package Type:

• Vial or ampoule with 2ml or 10ml capacity

Storage Advice:

•  Store at room temperature (15-30°C/59-86°F)
•  Protect from light and moisture
• Keep away from children

Safety Advice:

• Monitor vital signs
•  Watch for signs of hypersensitivity
•  Avoid overdose
• Use with caution in elderly or debilitated patients

Product Substitutes:

• Other antipsychotics (e.g., Haloperidol, Risperidone)
•  Other antiemetics (e.g., Metoclopramide, Ondansetron)

Manufacturer/Marketer:

• GlaxoSmithKline

Country of Origin:

•  United States