Clozine 50mg Tablet
Psychotropics India Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
3.75

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Schizophrenia

COMPOSITION:
Chlorpromazine (50mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Clozine 50mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Clozine 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Clozine 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.If the Clozine 50mg Tablet is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness during breastfeeding.

Driving

Clozine 50mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Clozine 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Clozine 50mg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. A close monitoring is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Clozine 50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Chlorpromazine   50mg

Uses of Clozine Tablet
Clozine 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia.

How to use Clozine Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clozine 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Clozine Tablet works
Clozine 50mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Side Effects:

Common Weight gain, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Sleepiness, Akathisia, Dystonia, Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Parkinsonism.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Clozine a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?
Clozine is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Clozine should not be used as a sleeping tablet

Q. Is it good for anxiety?
It is used in patients with schizophrenia but it relieves anxiety too at certain levels

Q. Is Clozine a controlled substance/narcotic?
No. Clozine is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription

Q. Does Clozine cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?
Yes, Clozine may cause weight gain and sleepiness

Q. Is it addictive?
Chlorpromazine does not have high addictive potential and a very little propensity for abuse for euphoria

Q. Does chlorpromazine decrease dopamine?
Chlorpromazine is dopamine receptor blocker so it decreases dopamine levels to calm the patients with schizophrenia

Q. Does Clozine help with opiate withdrawal?
It has been observed that Clozine helps in certain cases of opiate withdrawal. However, it is not widely used for this purpose. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.