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Chlorpromazine Thorazine
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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of 140 Must Know Meds • Generic Name • Chlorpromazine • Trade Name • Thorazine • Indication • Second line treatment of schizophrenia and psychosis, nausea/vomiting, pre-op sedation, acute intermittent porphyria, headache, bipolar • Action • Exhibits anticholinergic activity, alters effects of dopamine in CNS • Therapeutic Class • Antipsychotic, antiemetic • Pharmacologic Class • Phenothiazines (dopamine D2 receptor antagonist) • Nursing Considerations • • May cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome, sedation, tardive dyskinesia, hypotension, agranulocytosis • Assess mental status prior to and during treatment • Monitor blood pressure • Ensure patient is taking medication • Monitor CBC and liver function tests • Instruct patient not to skip doses or double dose.
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