Chlorprothixene. 15 mg. 30 tablets

Pharmacotherapeutic group
Neuroleptic with sedative effect
 
 
 action
Chlorprothixene affect the process of transmission between nerve cells and may thus have a positive impact on mental illness. It is effective in reducing symptoms of disturbed behavior , reduce aggressiveness and has a total soothing effect.
 
 
witness
Chlorprothixene use in adults , adolescents and children of 6 years to treat schizophrenia , mania and other mental illnesses related to being not , restlessness , aggression or other disturbed behaviors when necessary patient to calm down and get rid of increased mental stress . It also helps in a state of anxiety associated with insomnia.
 
 
Contraindications
This medicinal product must not be used in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients haematopoietic suppression , depression of the central nervous system (including alcohol poisoning or drugs ) , circulatory collapse or deep coma.
Special care is needed when Chlorprothixen Zentiva apply during certain diseases. Your doctor should be informed of all diseases could suffer . The doctor will consider very carefully the application of this product in patients suffering from epilepsy , parkinsonism, mental retardation, alcoholism or abusing drugs with sedative ( depressant ) CNS (central nervous system) , abnormal heart beat, severe liver and kidney diseases , disorders haemopoiesis , pulmonary disease, prostatic hypertrophy , glaucoma , myasthenia gravis , diabetes mellitus, in patients exposed to extreme / extreme temperatures and in the elderly .
 
Do not use in children under the age of 6 years .
If in this section states occur during administration of this medicine, please tell your lekar.Spetsialni warnings and precautions for use
Tell your doctor that you are using Chlorprothixen Zentiva, if you have an operation that will take place under sedation and local anesthesia ( also in dentistry ) . During treatment with Chlorprothixen Zentiva should not consume alcoholic beverages are not suitable solar baths and exposure to excessively high or low temperatures.
 
 
drug Interactions
The effects of Chlorprothixen Zentiva and other concomitantly administered drugs , may mutually influence each other. Chlorprothixen Zentiva as potentiated the effect of analgesics , sleeping pills and medicines to some mental radstroystva enhances the depressant effect of alcohol. That is why your doctor should be informed about all medicines you are taking or plan to take, whether prescription or free prodavaemi.Ako another doctor prescribe any other medication , tell him / her that you are already using Chlorprothixen Zentiva.
 
 
Pregnancy and lactation
The medicinal product is typically not used during pregnancy . Therefore tell your doctor about pregnancy , in order to assess its further upotreba.Ne breastfeeding is recommended during treatment .
 
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Medicinal product may , especially early in treatment adversely affect activities requiring alertness , motor coordination and quick decision making (driving , maintenance of machines, working in high places , etc.). . Therefore, these activities can be done only with the explicit consent of the treating physician .
 
 
Dosage and method of administration
Dosage is always determined by the physician according to the severity and progression of the disease . In adults and adolescents, the usual dose is 50-100 mg / day at the start of treatment and gradually increased until the optimum effect.
Typically, the optimal dosage is 300 mg / day , but in some cases it may take up to 1200 mg / day. The maintenance dose is generally 100-200 mg / day.
Insomnia - 15-30 mg 1 hour before lyagane.Individualnata dosage in elderly patients is in the range 15-90 mg / day.
In children, the dosage is 0,5-2 mg / kg body teglo.Obiknoveno evening dose was higher than dnevnata.Lechenieto starts with a low dose and gradually increased until the signs of the disease disappear. If you need treatment to be interrupted dose is reduced gradually. Abrupt discontinuation may result in nausea , sweating , headache and anxiety even several weeks kasno.Tabletkite swallowed whole during meals with a glass of water or milk.
 
 
Undesirable effects
During treatment can be observed side effects such as drowsiness , fatigue , dry mouth , palpitations, low vision , dizziness fainting when standing up , feeling stuffy nose, constipation , headache, nausea, dizziness , especially at higher doses.
 
Rarely - jaundice or disturbances of hematopoiesis .
 
Uncommonly observed skin rash, itching , increased sensitivity of the skin to light , abnormal urination, abnormal heart rhythm ( delay or cardiac arrest ) . After prolonged treatment may be involuntary movements (shaking hands ) , stiffness of the muscles of the face and extremities. Rarely possible to develop so-called neuroleptic malignant syndrome - fever, rigidity, inability to move , coma .
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience more serious reactions such as difficulty while talking , edema, uncontrollable movements or weakness in the limbs , muscle spasms of the face, neck or back pain, chest pain , palpitations , difficulty breathing or unusual appearance of slabost.Pri these side effects or any other unusual effects you should consult your doctor about further use of this product , but do not interrupt treatment without his / her knowledge.
 
 
Storage Conditions
Do not store above 25 º C. Protect from moisture.
 
 
Expiration date
3 years
 
attention
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use after the expiry date stated on the packaging.