Emetil 50mg Tablet
La Pharmaceuticals

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
4.51

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Schizophrenia

COMPOSITION:
Chlorpromazine (50mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

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

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Emetil 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

Emetil 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 Emetil 50mg Tablet is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness during breastfeeding.

Driving

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

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Emetil 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Emetil 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 Emetil 50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Chlorpromazine   50mg

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

How to use Emetil 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. Emetil 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Emetil Tablet works
Emetil 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, Dry mouth, Constipation, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Parkinsonism.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Emetil a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?
Emetil is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Emetil 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 Emetil a controlled substance/narcotic?
No. Emetil is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription

Q. Does Emetil cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?
Yes, Emetil 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 Emetil help with opiate withdrawal?
It has been observed that Emetil 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.