We proposed to provide an overview of the effects of chlorpromazine versus atypical antipsychotic drugs for people with schizophrenia in general in this Cochrane
Greater incidence of anticholinergic side-effects, hypotension, sedation
Acute Intermittent
Antipsychotics are primarily prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic diseases [ 1] and are commonly categorized as first-generation
For example, the high-potency, low-dose chlorpromazine + codeine avoid combo if antitussive use; otherwise use alternative or monitor resp
FIRST-GENERATION ANTIPSYCHOTICS: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Agitation/aggression associated with psychiatric disorders, behavioral problems, bipolar disorder, hiccups (prolonged or intractable), hyperactivity, tetanus, schizophrenia Nasrallah, H
Many times Thorazine (chlorpromazine tablets) is taken on an as needed
The saga of the antipsychotics began in the 1950s, when the first drugs in this class, including chlorpromazine (Thorazine, GlaxoSmithKline) and haloperidol (Haldol, Ortho-McNeil), were introduced
chlorpromazine and haloperidol
Chlorpromazine puede también usarse para fines no mencionados en esta guía del medicamento
7 times the risk of death in Low-potency phenothiazine antipsychotics (i
Chlorpromazine, an older antipsychotic, is used to decrease perioperative restlessness and apprehension
Chlorpromazine is reliable for its efficacy and one of the most tested first generation antipsychotic drugs
75 mg and 5 mg, respectively), and ziprasidone (50
1 Some drugs, such as Increased risk of death with use of either conventional (first-generation) or atypical (second-generation) antipsychotics in geriatric patients with dementia-related psychosis
Chlorpromazine has several other actions and therapeutic uses, including as an antiemetic and in the treatment of intractable hiccup
following sequential use of at least two antipsychotics for 6-8 weeks, at least one of which should be an atypical When full discussion is not possible, for example in an acute psychotic episode, the oral atypical antipsychotics should be considered treatment options of choice because of lower risk of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS)
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