Largactil 25 mg, 100 mg Tablets.
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Management of psychotic conditions and manic phase of bipolar disorder.
Dosage (summary)
Initial: 25-50 mg three times daily; elderly: 1/3 to 1/2 normal dose.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Debilitated patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy; may be excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP1A2 inhibitors
- Amitriptyline
- QT-prolonging medicines
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to chlorpromazine
- CNS depression
- QT prolongation
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Hypotension
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
Counselling Points
- Avoid abrupt withdrawal
- Monitor for signs of liver toxicity
- Caution with CNS depressants
Serious warnings
- Increased risk of cerebrovascular events in elderly
- Severe liver toxicity
- Venous thromboembolism risk
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