Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride and Dehydrated Alcohol

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Ask your doctor before using chlorproMAZINE together with ethanol. This can cause uncontrollable movements, agitation, seizures, severe dizziness or fainting, coma, very deep sleep, irregular heartbeats, and high or low body temperature. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities, these medicaions may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

GENERALLY AVOID: Concurrent use of ethanol and phenothiazines may result in additive CNS depression and psychomotor impairment. Also, ethanol may precipitate dystonic reactions in patients who are taking phenothiazines. The two drugs probably act on different sites in the brain, although the exact mechanism of the interaction is not known.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should be advised to avoid alcohol during phenothiazine therapy.

Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride

Generic Name: chlorpromazine

Brand name: Ormazine, Thorazine, Thorazine Spansule

Synonyms: Chlorpromazine, ChlorproMAZINE

What is Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride?

Dehydrated Alcohol

Generic Name: ethanol

Brand name: Ablysinol

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Dehydrated Alcohol?