Emetil 50mg Tablet
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LA PHARMACEUTICALS
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TABLET
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Chlorpromazine(50.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Schizophrenia, Psychotic conditions, Bipolar mania, Nausea and vomiting, Anxiety, Hiccups, Behavioural problems like aggressiveness sand hyperactivity, porphyria. |
| Therapy | Anti-psychotics |
| Side effects | Nausea, Dizziness, Constipation, Dry mouth, Blurred vision, Urinary retention, Weight gain |
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Medical Description
Emetil Tablet is primarily used to treat schizophrenia, mania in bipolar disorder and other psychotic disorders like paranoia (abnormal and false beliefs). Schizophrenia is a type of psychotic disorder characterised by episodes of hallucinations, delusions, disordered thinking and behaviour. Emetil Tablet is also used for managing violent behaviour, agitation, nervousness, anxiety, and other behaviour problems.
Emetil Tablet contains chlorpromazine which belongs to the class of antipsychotic medications. It blocks certain receptors in the nervous system, which improves behaviour and mood.
Emetil tablets should be taken in dosage and duration as advised by your doctor. It is advised to complete the course of treatment.
Uses
- As per USFDA and MHRA-UK, Emetil Tablet is used for
- Schizophrenia
- Symptoms associated with psychotic disorders
- Mania in bipolar disorder
- Nausea and vomiting before surgery
- Severe behaviour problems such as explosive, aggressive behaviour.
- Hyperactivity in children from 1 to 12
- Acute intermittent porphyria
- Uncontrollable hiccups
Contraindications
- If you’re allergic to any of the ingredients of Emetil Tablet.
- If you suffer from dementia (memory loss).
- If the patient is in a coma state.
- If you have acute angle glaucoma, which increases the fluid pressure in the eyes.
- If you have severe central nervous system depression (reduces the functionality of breathing).
- If you have liver or kidney disease.
- If you have respiratory issues.
- If you’re pregnant and a lactating mother.
- If you have prostate or bladder problems.
Side effects
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Urinary retention
- Weight gain
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have any allergic reactions after taking Emetil Tablet.
- You have any self-harming thoughts or suicidal ideation.
- You experience any severe side effects persistently.
- Your symptoms are not improving, or there is worsening of your condition.
- You have hypertension or high blood pressure.
- You have seizures or epilepsy
- You are over 65 years old.
- You’ve a history of mild or severe liver and kidney diseases.
- You are pregnant or planning a pregnancy during the course of treatment.
- You are using any ayurvedic or herbal medicines, vitamins, and other health supplements.
Directions for Use
- Take the Emetil Tablet as prescribed by the doctor.
- Take this medicine with or without food or as prescribed by the doctor.
- Take this medicine on a regular schedule, preferably at the same time every day.
- Swallow the whole tablet orally with a glass of water. Do not break/crush the tablet or chew this medicine.
- Do not take this tablet with other medications as there is a chance of medicine interaction.
- Don’t stop taking this medication suddenly, as it may lead to withdrawal side effects.
- Don’t exceed the dosage, even if you cannot feel its effects.
Storage and disposal
Store Emetil Tablet at room temperature in a cool and dry area, away from sunlight. Keep the medication away from the reach of children and pet animals in a closed or locked cabin. Do not remove the medicine from its original packing.
Do not flush Emetil Tablet down into the toilet. Do not throw away the medicines via household waste. Dispose of the expired medicine immediately. Do not use it after the expiry date, which is stated on the label.
Dosage
Overdose
Emetil Tablet overdose can result in symptoms like agitation, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, drooling, severe drowsiness, abdominal pain, fainting, vomiting, seizures, involuntary movement of the muscles, liver failure (yellow skin and eyes), loss of consciousness, etc. If you have these overdose symptoms, contact your doctor and seek emergency medical treatment from the nearby hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you’ve missed a dose of the Emetil Tablet, take it as you remember. If it's already time to take the next scheduled dose, then take the next scheduled dose. Do not double doses as it can cause overdose side effects. Talk to your doctor if you have any further queries regarding this issue.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Emetil Tablet contains chlorpromazine as an active ingredient. Chlorpromazine belongs to a typical antipsychotic class of medicine. It works by blocking dopamine receptors. This results in the decreased effect of dopamine (a natural chemical substance in the body). Dopamine is responsible for affecting the quality of thoughts and mood. It also reduces the effects of hallucination and delusions.
Further, Emetil Tablet possesses properties that make it anti-emetic (prevents nausea and vomiting), antipruritic (prevents itching), anti-histamine (prevents allergic reaction), ganglion blocking activity (affects the heart) and analgesic (pain killer).
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Tell your doctor what medications, herbal products, vitamins and nutritional supplements, you’re taking or plan to take as there is a chance of medicine Interaction. Many medicines can interact with Emetil Tablet, making it less effective or increasing side effects. This includes-
- Interaction with tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics (pimozide, haloperidol), and antihistamines can lead to serious side effects.
- Interaction with phenytoin and propranolol can increase the amount of both medicines in the body.
- Interaction with opioid or narcotic pain relievers such as morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, hydrocodone, tramadol, codeine can increase the side effects like drowsiness.
- NSAIDs, Aspirin, and other medications which affect coagulation may interact and can increase the risk of bleeding.
Interactions with food items
- You can continue with the regular diet as food doesn’t influence the effect of the Emetil Tablet.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:EMETIL
Manufacturer Name:LA PHARMACEUTICALS
Address:<p>1. C-38,Phase-II, Focal Point, Ludhiana-141010 Punjab (India)</p>
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Emetil 50 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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