Question 1

what is the definition or description of: chlorpromazine overdose?

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Chlorpromazine OD: Thorazine (Chlorpromazine or Largactil) is an antipsychotic medication. Over dose symptoms may include problems with breathing, urinary hesitancy or inability to urinate, blurred vision, fast &amp; irregular heartbeat, high or low blood pressure,  muscle spasms,  nausea, constipation, decreased appetite, difficulty swallowing, tremor, weakness, fever, fainting, confusion, coma &amp; hallucinations.

Question 2

what is the treatment for chlorpromazine overdose?

Accepted Answer

Supportive: Make sure the person can breathe and if that is ok let them rest. May need intubation and a breathing machine if breathing slows way down. Call an md or 911 if you are concerned.

Question 3

what would happen if you took chlorpromazine but didn't have a reason to?

Accepted Answer

You'd be sleepy: Chlorpromazine is a drug that has tranquilizing side effects. It has no abuse potential, so why in the world would you take it without a reason? By the way, it also makes one more sensitive to the sun, can make you dizzy and could give you a tremor. All those side effects require more than one or two doses.

Question 4

what are the consequences of a big overdose of chlorpromazine and alcohol?

Accepted Answer

OD thorazine (chlorpromazine): Excess sedation, can lead to coma. Need urgent medical care.

Question 5

can a person overdose on chlorpromazine?

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911: Call 911 if a person is considering intentional overdose. It is possible to overdose on any drug, and the effects of it are generally unpredictable for a particular case and dose. Overdose means exceed the maximum dose, not necessarily that a (desired?) effect will occur. Ask the prescribing dr how to not overdose. Keep it safe.

Question 6

can high levels of thorazine (chlorpromazine) as a child cause any side affects?

Accepted Answer

Yes,of course: All drugs produce side effects. You can obtain the physicians' desk reference in your library and look up the side effects of any drug.

Question 7

could high levels of thorazine (chlorpromazine) as a child cause any perminent side affects?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Thorazine (chlorpromazine) is a first generation neuroleptic with a low incidence of serious complications. These include metabolic syndrome, extrapyramidal syndrome, serotonin syndrome, malignant neuroleptic syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, agranulocytosis and hepatotoxicity. If these occur, they may have life long consequences.

Question 8

what is the connection between thorazine (chlorpromazine) and irritation of the vagus nerve that causes hiccups. ?

Accepted Answer

Mayo clinic notes: the most common cause of long-term hiccups is damage to or irritation of the vagus nerves or phrenic nerves, which serve the diaphragm muscle. Neurotransmitters involved in the process of hiccup include both dopamine (D) and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Thorazine (chlorpromazine) is a dopamine blocker. Prolonged hiccup requires medical eval to determine cause. Best regards.

Question 9

what are side effects of chlorpromazine?

Accepted Answer

Thorazine (chlorpromazine) side effec: Sedation, eye changes, liver, heart, blood, electrolytes changes, tremors, muscle spasms, dyskinesias, elevations in sugar & cholesterol.

Question 10

what are the consequences of chlorpromazine and alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Nothing good.: Chlorpromazine and alcohol together impairs people more than either one alone.  It causes dullness of cognition, lethargy and lack of coordination. It could also potentially cause a drop in blood pressure.

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