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Megatil 100mg Tablet

Name: Megatil 100mg Tablet
SKU: strip of 10 tablets
Price: 10 INR
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by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt CompositionChlorpromazine (100mg)

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Introduction to Megatil 100mg Tablet

Chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic medication used to treat various mental health conditions, severe nausea, and persistent hiccups.

Safety Advice for Megatil 100mg Tablet

Moderate risk
High risk
Safe

Avoid alcohol; it increases drowsiness.

Use only if prescribed; benefits must outweigh risks.

Avoid unless specifically advised by a doctor.

Avoid driving if you experience drowsiness or impaired focus.

Requires monitoring in kidney impairment.

Use cautiously in liver disease; consult your doctor for dose adjustments.

How Megatil 100mg Tablet works

Chlorpromazine blocks dopamine receptors in the brain, reducing abnormal activity and controlling symptoms of psychosis, mood disorders, and severe nausea.

How To Use Megatil 100mg Tablet

Take with or without food, as prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow tablets whole with water at the same time daily for consistent results.

Special Precautions About Megatil 100mg Tablet

Inform your doctor if you have heart, liver, or kidney issues.

Benefits Of Megatil 100mg Tablet

Controls symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Relieves severe nausea and vomiting.

Side Effects Of Megatil 100mg Tablet

Dry mouth
Constipation
Weight gain
Low blood pressure

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What If I Missed A Dose Of Megatil 100mg Tablet

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip it if it’s near the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose.

Health And Lifestyle

Maintain a regular sleep schedule to improve mental well-being. Avoid alcohol, which can worsen side effects like drowsiness. Engage in regular physical activity to manage stress. Follow a balanced diet to support overall health.

Drug Interaction

Diazepam
Metoprolol
Atropine

Drug Food Interaction

Grapefruit

Disease Explanation

Schizophrenia: A mental disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. Bipolar Disorder: A mental health condition causing extreme mood swings, including emotional highs and lows. Severe Nausea and Vomiting: Used when other treatments fail. Hiccups: Treats persistent or severe hiccups unresponsive to other remedies.

FAQ's on Megatil 100mg Tablet

Does chlorpromazine decrease dopamine?

Chlorpromazine is dopamine receptor blocker so it decreases dopamine levels to calm the patients with schizophrenia

Does Megatil help with opiate withdrawal?

It has been observed that Megatil helps in certain cases of opiate withdrawal. However, it is not widely used for this purpose. Please follow your doctors advice regarding its use.

Is Megatil a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?

Megatil is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Megatil should not be used as a sleeping tablet

Is it addictive?

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

Is it good for anxiety?

It is used in patients with schizophrenia but it relieves anxiety too at certain levels

Is Megatil a controlled substance/narcotic?

No. Megatil is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctors prescription

Does Megatil cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?

Yes, Megatil may cause weight gain and sleepiness

Written By

Salony Priya

MBA in pharmaceutical management

Content Updated on

Thursday, 28 November, 2024

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