Chlorpromazine

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Nausea and vomiting · Regimen source: FDA Chlorpromazine · Dosage and Administration — Adults

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Chlorpromazine · Precautions/Warnings – Usage in Pregnancy

  “Chlorpromazine hydrochloride should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingDangerous / avoid

  Label: breastfeeding not recommended, or choose between the drug and breastfeeding. FDA Chlorpromazine · Precautions/Warnings – Nursing Mothers

  “Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from chlorpromazine, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.”

• 👶 ChildrenNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.

• 👴 Older adultsDangerous / avoid

  Label: serious warning or avoid in older adults. FDA Chlorpromazine · Boxed Warning

  “Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.