Manufacturer: Reliance Formulation Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Chlorpromazine(25mg/ml)
Relitil 25mg/ml Injection is also used for controlling intractable hiccups, feeling or being sick (nausea), and autism (learning and communication difficulties). This medicine belongs to a group of drugs known as phenothiazines, which act on the central nervous system. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.
Relitil 25mg/ml Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine can lead to weight gain, have a healthy balanced diet, and exercise regularly. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness, or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor in case these do not subside or bother you.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any liver disease, thyroid or kidney disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, or any heart disease. If you are diabetic, it is important to monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
Relitil 25mg/ml Injection is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
The pharmacokinetics of chlorpromazine is also not fully understood and varies per the individual and route of administration. However, the kidneys excrete approximately 43-65% of the daily dose within 24 hours. There are 5 clinically important metabolites, 4 of which are biologically active.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Relitil
Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dryness in mouth
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Weight gain
Increased prolactin level in blood
Urinary retention
Constipation
Muscle stiffness
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Hypersensitivity to phenothiazines.
Coma, severe hypotension, severe central nervous system (CNS) depression, concurrent administration of large amounts of CNS depressants, subcortical brain damage, poorly controlled seizure disorder.
Severe cardiovascular disease.
Lactation.
Relitil 25mg/ml Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Relitil 25mg/ml Injection.
Relitil 25mg/ml Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
If the Relitil 25mg/ml Injection is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness during breastfeeding.
Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, but it also has other indications. [1] Chlorpromazine's indications include: Schizophrenia (primarily the positive symptoms) Bipolar I acute manic type of manic-depressive illness.
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Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Relitil 25mg/ml Injection is given as a deep injection into muscles by the doctor.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Relitil 25mg/ml Injection affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Do not drink alcohol while taking Relitil 25mg/ml Injection as it can cause serious breathing problems.
Inform your doctor if you notice involuntary muscle movements.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Is Relitil 25mg/ml Injection a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?
Relitil 25mg/ml Injection is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Relitil 25mg/ml Injection should not be used as a sleeping tablet
Q. Is it good for anxiety?
It is used in patients with schizophrenia but it relieves anxiety too at certain levels
Q. Is Relitil 25mg/ml Injection a controlled substance/narcotic?
No. Relitil 25mg/ml Injection is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription
Q. Does Relitil 25mg/ml Injection cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?
Yes, Relitil 25mg/ml Injection may cause weight gain and sleepiness
