Indications And Dose
Short-term adjunctive management of psychomotor agitation ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 100–200 mg 4 times a day Agitation and restlessness in elderly ▶BY MOUTH ▶Elderly: 25–50 mg 4 times a day
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Short-term adjunctive management of psychomotor agitation ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 100–200 mg 4 times a day Agitation and restlessness in elderly ▶BY MOUTH ▶Elderly: 25–50 mg 4 times a day
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CNS depression. comatose states. phaeochromocytoma
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Cerebral arteriosclerosis
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Apathy. autonomic dysfunction. cardiac arrest. cardiovascular effects. confusion. consciousness impaired. corneal opacity. epilepsy. eye discolouration. gastrointestinal disorder. glaucoma. haemolytic anaemia. headache. hepatic disorders. hyperpyrexia. hypersensitivity. hyperthermia (dose-related). hypothermia (dose-related). lens opacity. menstrual disorder. muscle rigidity. nasal congestion. photosensitivity reaction. skin reactions. urinary hesitation. vision blurred. withdrawal syndrome
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Manufacturer advises caution.
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Dose adjustments Start with small doses in severe renal impairment because of increased cerebral sensitivity. l LESS SUITABLE FOR PRESCRIBING Promazine hydrochloride is less suitable for prescribing.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: oral suspension, oral solution Oral solution CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 2 ▶Promazine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Promazine hydrochloride 5 mg per 1 ml Promazine 25mg/5ml syrup | 150 ml P £26.96 DT = £26.96 Promazine 25mg/5ml oral solution | 150 ml P £26.96 DT = £26.96 Promazine hydrochloride 10 mg per 1 ml Promazine 50mg/5ml syrup | 150 ml P £33.15 DT = £33.15 Promazine 50mg/5ml oral solution | 150 ml P £33.15 DT = £33.15 Tablet CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 2 ▶Promazine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Promazine hydrochloride 25 mg Promazine 25mg tablets | 100 tablet P £49.99 DT = £47.97 Promazine hydrochloride 50 mg Promazine 50mg tablets | 100 tablet P £76.49 DT = £76.17 CNS STIMULANTS
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100–200 mg 4 times a day
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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25–50 mg 4 times a day
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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