Matcine Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Chlorpromazine HCl

Indications/Uses

CNS disturbances requiring sedation, premed, controlled hypotension, induced hypothermia, antiemetic; schizophrenia; affective disorders.

Dosage/Direction for Use

25 mg bid-tid.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Bone marrow depression, comatose states.

Special Precautions

CV or resp disorders, parkinsonism, diabetes, pheochromocytoma, epilepsy, glaucoma. May impair temp regulatory mechanism. Hepatic or renal impairment. Pregnancy, lactation. Elderly, debilitated.

Adverse Reactions

Drowsiness, dependence, antimuscarinic effects, insomnia, depression, convulsions, agitation, tachycardia, postural hypotension, allergic reactions, agranulocytosis, tardive dyskinesia, impaired glucose tolerance.

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Drug Interactions

Alcohol, CNS depressants, guanethidine, anticholinergics, antacids, NSAIDs.

MIMS Class

Antipsychotics / Antiemetics

ATC Classification

N05AA01 - chlorpromazine ; Belongs to the class of phenothiazine antipsychotics with aliphatic side-chain.

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Matcine tab 100 mg

Packing/Price

1000's;50 × 10's

Form

Matcine tab 25 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

Form

Matcine tab 50 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

Matcine

chlorpromazine

Manufacturer:

Atlantic Lab

Distributor:

Atlantic Pharma