Promazine hydrochloride

Indications & Dose:

Short-term adjunctive management of psychomotor agitation

•  BY MOUTH

Adult: 100–200 mg 4 times a day

Agitation and restlessness in elderly

• BY MOUTH

Elderly: 25–50 mg 4 times a day

Contraindications:

CNS depression . comatose states . phaeochromocytoma

Side Effects:

 Haemolytic anaemia

HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT Can precipitate coma; phenothiazines are hepatotoxic.

RENAL IMPAIRMENT Start with small doses in severe renal impairment because of increased cerebral sensitivity.

Cautions:

 Cerebral arteriosclerosis

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