Chlorpromazine

Generic name: chlorpromazine (oral/injection) [ klor-PROE-ma-zeen ]
Brand names: Ormazine, Thorazine, Thorazine Spansule
Dosage forms: injectable solution (25 mg/mL); oral tablet (10 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg)
Drug classes:Phenothiazine antiemetics, Phenothiazine antipsychotics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 26, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is chlorpromazine?

Chlorpromazine is a phenothiazine (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeen) that is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia or manic-depression in adults.

Chlorpromazine is also used in adults to treat nausea and vomiting, anxiety before surgery, chronic hiccups, acute intermittent porphyria, and symptoms of tetanus.

In children ages 1 through 12 years, chlorpromazine is used to treat severe behavioral problems (such as combative or explosive behavior) or hyperactivity with excessive motor activity.

Chlorpromazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Call your doctor at once if you have uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs. These could be early signs of dangerous side effects.

Chlorpromazine is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use chlorpromazine if you are allergic to chlorpromazine ...