Zinetil 50mg Tablet (10'S)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Zinetil 50mg Tablet 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.


Zinetil 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. 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.


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.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Zinetil 50mg Tablet is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.


Pharmacokinets

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.

Side Effects

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 Zinetil

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

Contra Indications

pheochromocytoma.

breast cancer.

a condition with low thyroid hormone levels.

low levels of parathyroid hormone.

a high prolactin level.

overweight.

decreased function of bone marrow.

anemia.

Pregnancy Related Information

Zinetil 50mg Tablet 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.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zinetil 50mg Tablet.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Zinetil 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.


Indications

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.

Interactions

dementia.

acute alcohol intoxication.

cardiovascular disease.

CNS depression.

head injury.

anticholinergic effects.

breast cancer.

dystonic reactions.

Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Zinetil 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose, please consult your doctor.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Take it at night to avoid feeling sleepy during the day.

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Zinetil 50mg Tablet 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 Zinetil 50mg Tablet as it can cause serious breathing problems.

Inform your doctor if you notice involuntary muscle movements.

Monitor your weight during the treatment as Zinetil 50mg Tablet can cause weight gain.

Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zinetil 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.


FAQs

Q. Is Zinetil 50mg Tablet a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?

Zinetil 50mg Tablet is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Zinetil 50mg Tablet 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 Zinetil 50mg Tablet a controlled substance/narcotic?

No. Zinetil 50mg Tablet is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription

Q. Is it addictive?

Chlorpromazine does not have high addictive potential and a very little propensity for abuse for euphoria