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Indications

Thorazine is an antipsychotic medication used to manage symptoms of psychotic disorders, treat schizophrenia, control nausea and vomiting, relieve anxiety before surgery, treat acute intermittent porphyria, relieve intractable hiccups, and with other medication to treat tetanus. This medication is also used to treat severe behavioural problems in children under 12 years old and as short-term treatment for hyperactive children.

Chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic drug that exerts psychotropic, sedative, and antiemetic activity at all levels of your central nervous system. This allows Thorazine to treat, manage, and relieve symptoms of various psychoses including schizophrenia, anxiety, and hiccups.

This medication is a first-line treatment for patients with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders thanks to its effects on your central nervous system and dopamine receptors in your brain.

Uses and Dosage

The dose of Thorazine prescribed will vary depending on the individual and condition being treated. Follow all your doctor’s instructions carefully and pay attention to packaging labels for the best results.

• Swallow tablets whole
• Take with or without food
• If doses cause stomach upset, take them with food
• Drink plenty of non-caffeinated liquids to avoid dehydration
• Adults with severe neuropsychiatric conditions take between 100 and 200mg daily
• Those with psychotic disorders usually take 200mg while some require up to 800mg daily
• Adults should continue optimum dosage for 2 weeks before gradually reducing to the lowest dose needed for maintenance
• Patients with acute schizophrenic or manic states tend to take 500mg daily
• Adults should not take more than 1,000mg a day
• Adults with less severe schizophrenic or manic states can take 25mg three times a day until an effective daily dose is reached, usually 400mg
• To relieve nausea and vomiting, adults take 10 to 25mg every 4 or 6 hours
• To calm anxiety before surgery, adults take 25 to 50mg 2 to 3 hours before the operation
• For intractable hiccups, take 25 to 50mg 3 or 4 times a day
• For acute intermittent porphyria, take 25 to 50mg 3 or 4 times daily for several weeks
• Children with behavioural problems take ¼mg per pound of body weight every 4 to 6 hours and increase gradually as needed
• Tell all medical professionals who treat you that you take Thorazine because it can affect certain lab and medical tests
• You may need to have regular blood checks while taking Thorazine
• Do not suddenly stop taking Thorazine
• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat
• Keep away from children and pets

Side Effects

Thorazine may cause some side effects to develop while affecting the signals and receptors in your brain. Speak with your doctor for more information regarding any symptoms that you may experience when taking chlorpromazine.

Common Thorazine side effects:

• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Feeling sleepy
• Stuffy nose
• Upset stomach

Serious Side Effects

Some more serious adverse side effects may occur when taking chlorpromazine. Stop using Thorazine and call your doctor right away if you notice any of the following symptoms:

• Dizziness or fainting
• Shakiness, trouble moving, stiffness
• Drooling
• Changes in behaviour
• Seizures
• Swelling in arms or legs
• Vision changes
• Unexplained bruising or bleeding
• Enlarged breasts or nipple discharge
• Ejaculation problems
• Unable to get or keep an erection
• No menstrual period for women
• Trouble urinating
• Feeling tired or weak
• Insomnia
• Fast or abnormal heartbeat
• Lupus symptoms (rash on your cheeks or elsewhere, sunburn easily, muscle or joint pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling in the arms or legs)
• Muscle weakness
• Restlessness
• Yellow skin or eyes

It is possible that you may develop a serious and sometimes deadly disease called neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Call your doctor right away if you notice you have a fever, muscle cramps or stiffness, dizziness, severe headache, confusion, change in thinking, fast heartbeat, abnormal heartbeat, sweating.

Some patients may develop a muscle problem called tardive dyskinesia which may improve after stopping treatment, but it may not. Call your doctor if you have trouble controlling your body movements or issues moving your tongue, face, mouth, or jaw.

Allergic Reactions

Do not use Thorazine if you are allergic to chlorpromazine or any of the tablet’s listed ingredients. Stop taking these tablets and contact your doctor if you develop any signs of an allergic reaction.

Thorazine allergy symptoms may include:

• Hives, rash, itching
• Red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin
• Wheezing, tightness in your chest or throat
• Difficulty breathing, swallowing, or talking
• Unusual hoarseness
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat

Cautions

Before taking Thorazine, tell your doctor if you are very sleepy or if you recently drunk a large amount of alcohol or taken large amounts of drugs that could slow your actions, such as phenobarbital or pain drugs like oxycodone.

Avoid driving or performing tasks that require alertness until you know how Thorazine will affect you because chlorpromazine may impair your thinking or reactions.

Stand up slowly from a seated or laying position to avoid getting dizzy.

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Thorazine because it can increase unwanted side effects.

Do not suddenly stop taking Thorazine to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

Chlorpromazine may cause your skin to burn more easily in the sun. Avoid direct exposure to the sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds.

Ensure that you drink plenty of fluids, especially in hot weather, to avoid becoming dehydrated during treatment.

Some people who use Thorazine may develop a severe muscle issue called tardive dyskinesia which may lessen or improve after stopping treatment. The risk of developing this muscle problems is higher in those who have diabetes or who are older, especially if Thorazine is taken at higher doses or for longer than prescribed.

Some patients have reported developing low white blood cell counts when using drugs similar to chlorpromazine. This can leave you more susceptible to infection, in rare cases these can be deadly. Call your doctor immediately if you have signs of an infection such as fever, chills, or sore throat.

Tell your doctor if you have signs of high or low blood sugar such as fruity breath odour, dizziness, fast breathing, fast heartbeat, feeling confused, feeling sleepy, feeling weak, flushing, headache, more thirsty or hungry, more frequent urination, shaking, or sweating.

Unsafe and unusual heartbeats have been reported with Thorazine use. Discuss with your doctor for more information about risks.

Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with Thorazine and other antipsychotic drugs may have an increased risk of death.

Thorazine may cause false pregnancy test results. Talk with your doctor if you think you may be pregnant. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak with your doctor to determine the risks and benefits of this treatment.

Taking chlorpromazine during the third trimester of pregnancy may cause uncontrolled muscle movements and withdrawal in your newborn. Speak with your doctor to discuss treatment options to manage your symptoms during pregnancy.

Form and Strength

This antipsychotic medication is available in tablet form.

Thorazine tablet strength:

• 25mg
• 50mg
• 100mg

The Thorazine tablets are all available in quantities of 100.

FAQ

What precautions should be taken when taking Thorazine?

When taking Thorazine, you should avoid driving or performing any tasks that require you to be alert, especially until you know how the medication will affect you. Chlorpromazine may impair your thinking or reactions. You should also avoid drinking alcohol because it can worsen Thorazine’s dizzy and drowsy side effects.

What is the most serious side effect of Thorazine?

The most serious adverse reactions caused by taking Thorazine may include uncontrolled or repetitive body movements. This could lead to a severe muscle problem called tardive dyskinesia which may lessen or improve after stopping treatment. The most common side effects, however, are often minimal and tolerable.

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