Chlorpromazine (Largactil) Flashcards

1
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Class

A

Typical Antipsychotic

includes Haloperidol (Serenance)

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Indications

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  • schizophrenia
  • acute mania
  • intractable n/v (haloperidol, droperidol)
  • intractable hiccups
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3
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Dose Range

A

75mg to 1g d

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Counselling/SE

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  • Drowsiness and increase effect of alcohol –> don’t drive
  • dizziness
  • don’t stop suddenly
  • avoid drugs
  • EPSE
  • anticholinergic SE (dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention)
  • weight gain
  • photosensitivity
    sexual dysfunction
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Monitoring

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  • compliance
  • weight
  • psych review
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