Largactil 50mg Tablets (Cpz Abbott)
Largactil 50 MG Description
Largactil 50 mg is a medicine used to manage symptoms of severe mental illnesses caused due to psychotic disorders. It contains chlorpromazine that belongs to the group of antipsychotics. This medic
ine acts by blocking the sites of certain chemicals in the brain and has a calming effect on the brain. It controls aggressiveness and produces behavioural changes related to thoughts and perception. It also acts on several other centres in the brain and can be used to control symptoms such as vomiting, hiccups, and itching. Largactil 50 mg is not safe for elderly people with dementia. It is not advised for children under one year of age.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹111.59 |
You Save | ₹15.22 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Chlorpromazine(50.0 Mg) |
Uses | Schizophrenia, mania of bipolar disorder, behavioural disorders, vomiting, hiccup, porphyria |
Side effects | Drowsiness, dryness of mouth, constipation, low blood pressure, jerky movements, weakness of muscles |
Therapy | ANTI-PSYCHOTICS |
Uses of Largactil 50 MG
- As per USFDA, Largactil 50 mg tablet can be used in
- Treatment of psychotic disorders
- Treatment of schizophrenia
- Treatment of mania of bipolar disorder
- Treatment of nausea and vomiting
- Treatment of uncontrollable hiccups
- Treatment of Anxiety before surgery
- Treatment of Tetanus
- Treatment of severe behavioural problems in children such as hyperexcitability and hyperactivity along with aggressiveness, impulsiveness and unsteady mood
Contraindications of Largactil 50 MG
Side effects of Largactil 50 MG
- Sleepiness
- Muscle weakness
- Nervousness
- Fidgety movements
- Jerky uncontrollable movements
- Increase in weight
- Dryness of mouth
- Constipation
- Low blood pressure
- Discolouration of skin
- Fits
Precautions and Warnings of Largactil 50 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are planning to get pregnant or are pregnant.
- You need to undergo a dental procedure.
- You want to stop the medicine. Do not discontinue the medicine abruptly.
Mode of Action of Largactil 50 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Largactil 50 MG
- Largactil 50 mg tablets are to be taken by mouth with a glass of water.
- Swallow the medicine whole without crushing or biting on it.
- It can be taken with or without food as this medicine does not upset the stomach.
- Take the tablet around the same time every day.
- Do not stop the medicine without talking to the doctor.
- Check the expiry date on the strip of the medicine before taking it.
Interactions of Largactil 50 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Painkilling medicines such as codeine, oxycodone, fentanyl, hydrocodone
- Medicines used in the treatment of mental illness, anxiety, depression, parkinsonism
- Medicines used in the treatment of seizures such as phenytoin
- Medicines used in irritable bowel syndrome
- Medicines used for diabetes
- Blood-thinning medicines such as warfarin
- Medicines for heartburn or acidity called antacids
- Cough syrups containing codeine
- Blood pressure lowering medicines
Interactions with food items
- You can continue with your usual diet unless your doctor has given you instructions about the diet.
- Alcohol should not be consumed while on treatment with Largactil 50 mg as it may cause serious adverse effects.
Storage and disposal of Largactil 50 MG
Dosage of Largactil 50 MG
Overdose
- Symptoms of an overdose of Largactil 50 mg may include excessive sleepiness, fast and irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, fainting, uncontrollable jerky movements, restlessness, fits, dry mouth, muscle spasm, severe constipation, cramps in the stomach, difficulty in breathing, and coma. Call your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms....
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Content Details
Dr. Tulika Singh
MBBS, DFM, PDGPPHC, MPHNUS
Dr. Jagruti Jain
MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take Largactil 50 mg safely for a long time?
Q: What will happen if I stop taking Largactil 50 mg?
- You should not stop taking Largactil 50 mg suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like vomiting, heartburn, dizziness, and trembling. Talk to your doctor if you want to stop the medicine. Your doctor may reduce the dose slowly before stopping it....
References
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