Uses / Indications:
Megatil 25mg/ml Injection is used in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Megatil 25mg/ml Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Do not use chlorpromazine in children Tell your doctor before taking chlorpromazine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, reduced activity of thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), heart disease, raised eyeball pressure (glaucoma), diabetes, tendency to form blood clots or a family history of clotting disorder, pheochromocytoma (high blood pressure due to a tumour near the kidney), or enlarged prostate. Inform your doctor if you have known cardiovascular disease or family history of QT prolongation and if you are taking medicines that may prolong the QT interval. Inform your doctor of other medications that you may be taking for psychiatric disorders, lowering of blood pressure, insomnia, fits, Parkinson’s disease, migraine etc. Do not stop taking chlorpromazine or change its dose without consulting your doctor. Monitor blood glucose regularly while on chlorpromazine treatment, if you are a patient with diabetes Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking chlorpromazine as it may cause drowsiness and visual disturbances. Do not consume this drug if you are allergic to any phenothiazine drug, chlorpromazine or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Side Effects:
Weight gain, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Sleepiness, Akathisia, Dystonia, Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Parkinsonism.
How to use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works:
Megatil 25mg/ml Injection is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Faq for medicine:
Is Megatil a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet? : Megatil is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Megatil should not be used as a sleeping tablet|Is it good for anxiety? : It is used in patients with schizophrenia but it relieves anxiety too at certain levels|Is Megatil a controlled substance/narcotic? : No. Megatil is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription|Does Megatil cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)? : Yes, Megatil may cause weight gain and sleepiness|Is it addictive? : Chlorpromazine does not have high addictive potential and a very little propensity for abuse for euphoria|Does chlorpromazine decrease dopamine? : Chlorpromazine is dopamine receptor blocker so it decreases dopamine levels to calm the patients with schizophrenia|Does Megatil help with opiate withdrawal? : It has been observed that Megatil helps in certain cases of opiate withdrawal. However, it is not widely used for this purpose. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.
Medicine interaction:
Megatil with Posaconazole|Megatil with Voriconazole|Megatil with Pramipexole|Megatil with Ropinirole|Megatil with Itraconazole|Megatil with Ketoconazole|Megatil with Terbinafine|Megatil with Sotalol|Megatil with Clotrimazole|Megatil with Fluconazole|Megatil with Darifenacin|Megatil with Etizolam|Megatil with Nitrazepam|Megatil with Butorphanol|Megatil with Dapoxetine|Megatil with Tramadol|Megatil with Spiramycin|Megatil with Propranolol|Megatil with Primidone|Megatil with Fosphenytoin|Megatil with Escitalopram|Megatil with Diazepam|Megatil with Azithromycin|Megatil with Erythromycin|Megatil with Lorazepam|Megatil with Paroxetine|Megatil with Chlordiazepoxide|Megatil with Phenobarbitone|Megatil with Nalbuphine
