Klorazine Inj

In Depth

Uses and How to Use
Dosage and Storage
Precautions and Side Effects
Drug Interactions

Generic Name: CHLORPROMAZINE - INJECTION
Pronounced: (klor-PRO-muh-zeen)

Klorazine Inj Side Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, tiredness, nausea, constipation, and trouble sleeping may occur. Temporary fainting may also occur after the first injection and rarely after any following injections. You may also be more sensitive to sunburn and less able to tolerate heat/strenuous exercise (see Precautions section). If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Many people using this medication have serious side effects. However, your doctor has prescribed this drug because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

feelings of restlessness/agitation/jitteriness
mask-like facial expression
shuffling walk
drooling
muscle spasm/weakness
trouble swallowing
uncontrollable movements/shaking of the mouth/face/hands
unusual mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, worsening of psychosis)
unusual dreams
trouble urinating
severe constipation
severe stomach/abdominal pain
unexplained weight gain
swelling of the feet/ankles
nipple discharge
swollen/tender breasts
changes in menstrual flow
decreased sexual ability
fast/pounding heartbeat with headache
butterfly-shaped facial rash
joint/muscle pain
confusion
darkening of skin color
vision changes

For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful, prolonged erection (lasting more than 4 hours), stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention or permanent problems could occur.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: