Amplictil is an oral and injectable medicine with active substance Chlorpromazine.
This medication is an antipsychotic indicated for various psychological disorders such as schizophrenia and psychosis.
Amplictil blocks the impulses of dopamine, decreasing the symptoms of psychological illnesses, and also has a sedative effect that calms and relaxes patients.
Indications of Amplictil
Psychosis; schizophrenia; nausea; vomiting; anxiety; uninterrupted hiccups; eclampsia.
Side Effects of Amplictil
Alteration in retinal pigmentation; anemia; change in electroencephalogram; cardiac arrhythmia; angina; increased intraocular pressure; weight gain; increased appetite; breast enlargement (in both sexes); increased or decreased heart rate; tiredness; constipation; dry mouth; diarrhea; dilation of the pupils; Headache; decreased sexual desire; allergy to the skin; fever; urticaria; edema; yellowing of the skin or eyes; insomnia; excessive menstruation; inhibition of ejaculation; muscular necrosis; cardiac arrest; pressure fall; urinary retention; sensitivity to light; inability to remain seated; torticollis; difficulties to move; sedation; tremors; somnolence.
Contraindications of Amplictil
Pregnant or lactating women; heart disease; brain or nervous system damage; children under 8 months of age; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Amplictil
Oral use
Adults
- Psychoses : Administer 30 to 75 mg Amplictil daily, the dose can be divided into 4 doses. If necessary increase the dose 2 times a week, in 20 to 50 mg, until the symptoms are controlled.
- Nausea and vomiting : Administer 10-25 mg of Amplictil every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
Children
- Psychoses, nausea and vomiting: Administer 0.55 mg Amplictil per kg body weight every 4 to 6 hours.
