Chlorpromazine (Largactil) Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Typical Antipsychotic
includes Haloperidol (Serenance)
2
Q
Indications
A
- schizophrenia
- acute mania
- intractable n/v (haloperidol, droperidol)
- intractable hiccups
3
Q
Dose Range
A
75mg to 1g d
4
Q
Counselling/SE
A
- 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
5
Q
Monitoring
A
- compliance
- weight
- psych review