Relitil

Relitil (Chlorpromazine) is derived from phenothiazine and is classified as an antipsychotic. It can treat schizophrenia by acting on all levels in the brain. This medicine affects the activity of dopamine, which is achieved by working as an antagonist of the dopamine receptors. Schizophrenia symptoms have been attributed to abnormally excessive dopamine action inside the central nervous system. The reduction of dopamine action helps to control and treat schizophrenia. Physicians have also used it to prevent vomiting, to treat severe hiccups as well as other conditions.

Relitil (Chlorpromazine) tablets come in 3 different strengths. There are 25mg, 50mg and 100mg tablets available and your physician will tell you which one is most suited when deciding on the correct dosage schedule. Adults with schizophrenia are often told to start out with anything from 10mg to 25mg per day (the exact amount is different for everyone). The physician may adjust this in increments ranging from 20mg to 50mg, at 3 to 4 day intervals until a satisfactory response is achieved. Generally, the maintenance dosage is 200mg per day. Other medical disorders are normally treated with a different dosage schedule.

Patients who are treated with Relitil (Chlorpromazine) may or may not suffer from side effects. Tell your physician if you do. Some side effects are listed here:

• Impotence
• Nasal congestion
• A negative effect on sleep
• A noticeable increase in body weight
• Breast milk production or enlargement

Not all possible side effects are mentioned in the above list. Others are also possible, and some of these may be severe. Immediate hospitalization or treatment from a physician will be needed if you notice seizures, blisters, the tongue sticking out of the mouth, eyesight reduction, stiffness that affects the muscles or any other serious side effects that have not been referenced here.

Relitil (Chlorpromazine) has been associated with withdrawal symptoms in cases when treatment was abruptly stopped. Talk about this with your physician. In some cases, gradual withdrawal of treatment by means of a reduced dosage may be needed in order to stop this from happening.

Take care if you are going outdoors on a sunny day, as this medicine could make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, which can lead to sunburn. Ensure that you cover up with clothes, a cap and sunscreen if you need to go out.