chlorpromazine (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Thorazine

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 10mg
  • 25mg
  • 50mg
  • 100mg
  • 200mg

injectable solution

  • 25mg/mL

Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorders

PO: 30-75 mg/day divided q6-12hr initially; maintenance: usually 200 mg/day (up to 800 mg/day in some patients; some patients may require 1-2 g/day)

IV/IM: 25 mg initially, followed PRN with 25-50 mg after 1-4 hours, then increased to maximum of 400 mg q4-6hr until patient is controlled; usual dosage 300-800 mg/day

Nausea & Vomiting

PO: 10-25 mg q4-6hr PRN

IV/IM: 25-50 mg q4-6hr PRN

Preoperative Apprehension

25-50 mg PO 2-3 hours before surgery

12.5-25 mg IM 1-2 hours before surgery

Intraoperative Sedation

12.5 IM q30min or 2 mg IV q2min; total dose not to exceed 25 mg

Intractable Hiccups

25-50 mg PO q6-8hr; if hiccups persist after 2-3 days of oral therapy, administer 25-50 mg IM q3-4hr; if symptoms persist, administer 25-50 mg by slow IV infusion with patient lying flat in bed; monitor BP

Acute Intermittent Porphyria

25-50 mg PO q6-8hr

Migraine Headache (Off-label)

5-50 mg IV as single dose

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 10mg
  • 25mg
  • 50mg
  • 100mg
  • 200mg

injectable solution

  • 25mg/mL

Behavioral Disorders, Hyperactivity

<6 months: Safety and efficacy not established

≥6 months: 50-100 mg/day PO/IM; 200 mg/day or more may be necessary for older hospitalized patients; for outpatients, may administer 0.55 mg/kg q4-6hr PRN  

Nausea & Vomiting

<6 months: Safety and efficacy not established

≥6 months: 0.5-1 mg/kg PO/IM q6-8hr PRN  

Preoperative Apprehension

<6 months: Safety and efficacy not established

≥6 months: 0.55 mg/kg PO/IM 1-2 hours before surgery  

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            • amisulpride

              amisulpride, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Increases risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

            • disopyramide

              chlorpromazine and disopyramide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • eliglustat

              chlorpromazine increases levels of eliglustat by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated. If coadministered with strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors, reduce eliglustat dose from 84 mg BID to 84 mg once daily in extensive and intermediate metabolizers; eliglustat is contraindiated if strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors are given concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors.

            • ibutilide

              chlorpromazine and ibutilide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • indapamide

              chlorpromazine and indapamide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • metrizamide

              chlorpromazine, metrizamide. Mechanism: unknown. Contraindicated. Risk of seizure. D/C phenothiazine 24h before admin. of metrizamide.

            • pentamidine

              chlorpromazine and pentamidine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • pimozide

              chlorpromazine and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • procainamide

              chlorpromazine and procainamide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • quinidine

              chlorpromazine and quinidine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • sotalol

              chlorpromazine and sotalol both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            Serious - Use Alternative (145)

            • adagrasib

              adagrasib, chlorpromazine. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.

            • alfuzosin

              alfuzosin and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • aminolevulinic acid oral

              aminolevulinic acid oral, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid administering other phototoxic drugs with aminolevulinic acid oral for 24 hr during perioperative period.

            • aminolevulinic acid topical

              chlorpromazine increases toxicity of aminolevulinic acid topical by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of photosensitizing drugs may enhance the phototoxic reaction to photodynamic therapy with aminolevulinic acid.

            • amiodarone

              chlorpromazine and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • amisulpride

              chlorpromazine and amisulpride both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

            • amitriptyline

              chlorpromazine and amitriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • amoxapine

              chlorpromazine and amoxapine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • anagrelide

              anagrelide and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • apomorphine

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of apomorphine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              apomorphine and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • aripiprazole

              aripiprazole and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • arsenic trioxide

              chlorpromazine and arsenic trioxide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • artemether

              artemether and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • artemether/lumefantrine

              chlorpromazine and artemether/lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • asenapine

              asenapine and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • asenapine transdermal

              asenapine transdermal and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • atomoxetine

              atomoxetine and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

              benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation. Increased risk of hypotension if ability to maintain blood pressure has been compromised by a reduced blood volume or concurrent administration of certain CNS depressant drugs (eg, phenothiazines or general anesthetics).

              benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

            • bromocriptine

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of bromocriptine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine

              buprenorphine and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine buccal

              buprenorphine buccal and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine subdermal implant

              buprenorphine subdermal implant and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              buprenorphine subdermal implant and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

            • buprenorphine transdermal

              buprenorphine transdermal and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

              buprenorphine, long-acting injection and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • bupropion

              chlorpromazine increases toxicity of bupropion by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May lower seizure threshold; keep bupropion dose as low as possible.

            • cabergoline

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of cabergoline by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates

              chlorpromazine, calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

            • carvedilol

              carvedilol, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Not all beta blockers share this interaction (e.g., atenolol, nadolol, sotalol do not interact).

            • ceritinib

              ceritinib and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • chloroquine

              chloroquine increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clarithromycin

              chlorpromazine and clarithromycin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clomipramine

              chlorpromazine and clomipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clozapine

              clozapine and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dacomitinib

              dacomitinib will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use with CYP2D6 substrates where minimal increases in concentration of the CYP2D6 substrate may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

            • degarelix

              degarelix and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • desflurane

              desflurane and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • desipramine

              chlorpromazine and desipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dofetilide

              chlorpromazine and dofetilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              dofetilide increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • donepezil

              donepezil and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dopamine

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of dopamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • dosulepin

              chlorpromazine and dosulepin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • doxepin

              chlorpromazine and doxepin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dronedarone

              chlorpromazine and dronedarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • droperidol

              chlorpromazine and droperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • eliglustat

              eliglustat and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • encorafenib

              encorafenib and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • entrectinib

              chlorpromazine and entrectinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • epinephrine

              epinephrine and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • epinephrine racemic

              epinephrine racemic and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • eribulin

              eribulin and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for enhanced QTc-prolonging effects; if concurrent use is necessary then ECG monitoring is recommended.

            • erythromycin base

              chlorpromazine and erythromycin base both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              chlorpromazine and erythromycin ethylsuccinate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              chlorpromazine and erythromycin lactobionate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin stearate

              chlorpromazine and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • escitalopram

              escitalopram increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fentanyl

              fentanyl, chlorpromazine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.

            • fentanyl intranasal

              fentanyl intranasal, chlorpromazine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.

            • fentanyl transdermal

              fentanyl transdermal, chlorpromazine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.

            • fentanyl transmucosal

              fentanyl transmucosal, chlorpromazine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.

            • fexinidazole

              fexinidazole and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels and/or prolong QT interval.

            • fingolimod

              fingolimod and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fluconazole

              chlorpromazine and fluconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fluoxetine

              fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fluphenazine

              chlorpromazine and fluphenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • formoterol

              chlorpromazine and formoterol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • gadobenate

              gadobenate and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • gemifloxacin

              gemifloxacin and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • gilteritinib

              gilteritinib and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • givosiran

              givosiran will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP2D6 substrates with givosiran. If unavoidable, decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.

            • glasdegib

              chlorpromazine and glasdegib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

            • granisetron

              granisetron and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • haloperidol

              chlorpromazine and haloperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • hydrocodone

              hydrocodone, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation. Increased risk of hypotension if ability to maintain blood pressure has been compromised by a reduced blood volume or concurrent administration of certain CNS depressant drugs (eg, phenothiazines or general anesthetics).

            • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

              hydroxychloroquine sulfate and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • imipramine

              chlorpromazine and imipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • inotuzumab

              inotuzumab and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid concomitant use, obtain ECGs and electrolytes before and after initiation of any drug known to prolong QTc, and periodically monitor as clinically indicated during treatment.

            • isoflurane

              isoflurane and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ivosidenib

              ivosidenib and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of QTc prolonging drugs with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration of a QTc prolonging drug is unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

            • ketoconazole

              chlorpromazine and ketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lefamulin

              lefamulin and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • levodopa

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of levodopa by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • levodopa inhaled

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of levodopa inhaled by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Phenothiazine/1st generation antipsychotics inhibit dopamine D2 receptors in varying degrees.

            • levoketoconazole

              chlorpromazine and levoketoconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lisuride

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of lisuride by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • lithium

              lithium and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lofepramine

              chlorpromazine and lofepramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lumefantrine

              chlorpromazine and lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • macimorelin

              macimorelin and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.

            • maprotiline

              chlorpromazine and maprotiline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • methyl aminolevulinate

              chlorpromazine, methyl aminolevulinate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.

            • methyldopa

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of methyldopa by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • metoclopramide intranasal

              chlorpromazine, metoclopramide intranasal. Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.

              chlorpromazine increases toxicity of metoclopramide intranasal by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for additive effects, including increased frequency and severity of tardive dyskinesia, other extrapyramidal symptoms, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

            • metoprolol

              metoprolol, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Not all beta blockers share this interaction (e.g., atenolol, nadolol, sotalol do not interact).

            • mirtazapine

              mirtazapine and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • mobocertinib

              mobocertinib and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.

            • moxifloxacin

              chlorpromazine and moxifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nilotinib

              chlorpromazine and nilotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nortriptyline

              chlorpromazine and nortriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • octreotide

              chlorpromazine and octreotide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • octreotide (Antidote)

              chlorpromazine and octreotide (Antidote) both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • olanzapine

              olanzapine and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • olopatadine intranasal

              chlorpromazine and olopatadine intranasal both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

            • ondansetron

              chlorpromazine and ondansetron both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • panobinostat

              chlorpromazine and panobinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Panobinostat is known to significantly prolong QT interval. Panobinostat prescribing information states use with drugs known to prolong QTc is not recommended.

            • paroxetine

              paroxetine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • perphenazine

              chlorpromazine and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pexidartinib

              chlorpromazine and pexidartinib both increase Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Pexidartinib can cause hepatotoxicity. Avoid coadministration of pexidartinib with other products know to cause hepatoxicity.

            • pitolisant

              chlorpromazine and pitolisant both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ponesimod

              ponesimod, chlorpromazine. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consult cardiologist if considering treatment. Generally, should not be initiated in patients who are concurrently taking QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties, such as HR-lowering calcium channel blockers (eg, verapamil, diltiazem).

            • pramipexole

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of pramipexole by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • primaquine

              primaquine and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • prochlorperazine

              chlorpromazine and prochlorperazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • promazine

              chlorpromazine and promazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • promethazine

              chlorpromazine and promethazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • propafenone

              propafenone will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • propranolol

              propranolol, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Not all beta blockers share this interaction (e.g., atenolol, nadolol, sotalol do not interact).

            • protriptyline

              chlorpromazine and protriptyline both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • quinidine

              quinidine, chlorpromazine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive cardiac effects.

            • ribociclib

              ribociclib increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ropinirole

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of ropinirole by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • selinexor

              selinexor, chlorpromazine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Patients treated with selinexor may experience neurological toxicities. Avoid taking selinexor with other medications that may cause dizziness or confusion.

            • sertraline

              sertraline and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sevoflurane

              sevoflurane and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • siponimod

              siponimod and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sodium oxybate

              chlorpromazine, sodium oxybate. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

            • solifenacin

              solifenacin and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sunitinib

              sunitinib and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tacrolimus

              tacrolimus and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tetrabenazine

              tetrabenazine and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • thioridazine

              chlorpromazine and thioridazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • trazodone

              chlorpromazine and trazodone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tretinoin

              chlorpromazine, tretinoin. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased phototoxicity.

            • tretinoin topical

              chlorpromazine, tretinoin topical. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Increased phototoxicity.

            • trifluoperazine

              chlorpromazine and trifluoperazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • trimipramine

              chlorpromazine and trimipramine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

              chlorpromazine increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            • vandetanib

              chlorpromazine, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.

            • vemurafenib

              vemurafenib and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use of vemurafenib with drugs that prolong QT interval is not recommended.

            • vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

              chlorpromazine increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            • vorinostat

              vorinostat and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • vortioxetine

              chlorpromazine increases levels of vortioxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease vortioxetine dose by 50% when coadministered with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors.

            • yohimbe

              yohimbe decreases effects of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • ziprasidone

              chlorpromazine and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            Monitor Closely (330)

            • abiraterone

              abiraterone increases levels of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration of abiraterone with substrates of CYP2D6. If alternative therapy cannot be used, exercise caution and consider a dose reduction of the CYP2D6 substrate.

            • abobotulinumtoxinA

              abobotulinumtoxinA increases effects of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of botulinum toxin-containing products may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects.

            • aclidinium

              aclidinium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of aclidinium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • acrivastine

              acrivastine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • albiglutide

              chlorpromazine, albiglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase or decrease glucose levels, monitor therapy closely when these agents are concurrently administered.

            • albuterol

              chlorpromazine increases and albuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              albuterol and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfentanil

              alfentanil and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfuzosin

              chlorpromazine and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alprazolam

              alprazolam and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amifampridine

              chlorpromazine increases toxicity of amifampridine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Amifampridine can cause seizures. Coadministration with drugs that lower seizure threshold may increase this risk.

            • amitriptyline

              chlorpromazine and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amoxapine

              chlorpromazine and amoxapine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and amoxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • anticholinergic/sedative combos

              anticholinergic/sedative combos decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              anticholinergic/sedative combos decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of anticholinergic/sedative combos by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • apomorphine

              chlorpromazine and apomorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • arformoterol

              chlorpromazine increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              arformoterol and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aripiprazole

              aripiprazole and chlorpromazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              aripiprazole and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • armodafinil

              chlorpromazine increases and armodafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • artemether/lumefantrine

              artemether/lumefantrine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • asenapine

              asenapine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • asenapine transdermal

              asenapine transdermal and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atracurium

              atracurium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              atracurium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of atracurium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • atropine

              atropine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              atropine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of atropine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • atropine IV/IM

              chlorpromazine increases effects of atropine IV/IM by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              atropine IV/IM decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              atropine IV/IM decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • avapritinib

              avapritinib and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • azelastine

              azelastine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • azithromycin

              chlorpromazine and azithromycin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • baclofen

              baclofen and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bedaquiline

              chlorpromazine and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closely

            • belladonna alkaloids

              belladonna alkaloids decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              belladonna alkaloids decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of belladonna alkaloids by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • belladonna and opium

              belladonna and opium and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              belladonna and opium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              belladonna and opium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of belladonna and opium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • benperidol

              benperidol and chlorpromazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              benperidol and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • benzphetamine

              chlorpromazine increases and benzphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, benzphetamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • benztropine

              chlorpromazine increases effects of benztropine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic adverse effects may be seen with concurrent use. .

            • bosutinib

              bosutinib and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brexanolone

              brexanolone, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brexpiprazole

              chlorpromazine will increase the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer half of the usual brexpiprazole dose when coadministered with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors. If also administered with a strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, administer a quarter of brexpiprazole dose. NOTE: In MDD clinical trials, brexpiprazole dosage was not adjusted for strong CYP2D6 inhibitors (eg, paroxetine, fluoxetine); thus, CYP considerations are already factored into general dosing recommendations and brexpiprazole may be administered without dosage adjustment in patients with MDD.

              brexpiprazole and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brimonidine

              brimonidine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brivaracetam

              brivaracetam and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brompheniramine

              brompheniramine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine

              buprenorphine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine buccal

              buprenorphine buccal and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

              chlorpromazine increases toxicity of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants increases risk of adverse reactions including overdose, respiratory depression, and death. Cessation of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants is preferred in most cases. In some cases, monitoring at a higher level of care for tapering CNS depressants may be appropriate. In others, gradually tapering a patient off of a prescribed benzodiazepine or other CNS depressant or decreasing to the lowest effective dose may be appropriate.

            • bupropion

              bupropion will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butalbital

              butalbital and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butorphanol

              butorphanol and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • caffeine

              chlorpromazine increases and caffeine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • capecitabine

              capecitabine and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carbinoxamine

              carbinoxamine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carisoprodol

              carisoprodol and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cenobamate

              cenobamate, chlorpromazine. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chloral hydrate

              chloral hydrate and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlordiazepoxide

              chlordiazepoxide and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorpheniramine

              chlorpheniramine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorzoxazone

              chlorzoxazone and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cigarette smoking

              cigarette smoking decreases levels of chlorpromazine by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Interaction mainly seen w/chlorpromazine & thioridazine, but may occur w/other phenothiazines.

            • cinnarizine

              cinnarizine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ciprofloxacin

              ciprofloxacin and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Ciprofloxacin elicits minimal effects on QT interval. Caution if used in combination with other drugs known to affect QT interval or in patients with other risk factors.

            • cisatracurium

              cisatracurium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              cisatracurium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of cisatracurium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • citalopram

              chlorpromazine and citalopram both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.

            • clemastine

              clemastine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clobazam

              clobazam will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lower doses of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 may be required when used concomitantly.

              chlorpromazine, clobazam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Concomitant administration can increase the potential for CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression).

            • clomipramine

              chlorpromazine and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clonazepam

              clonazepam and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clonidine

              clonidine, chlorpromazine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects; potential delirium.

            • clorazepate

              clorazepate and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • clozapine

              chlorpromazine and clozapine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and clozapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • codeine

              codeine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine will decrease the level or effect of codeine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Prevents conversion of codeine to its active metabolite morphine

            • crizotinib

              crizotinib and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.

            • cyclizine

              cyclizine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              cyclizine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              cyclizine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of cyclizine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • cyclobenzaprine

              cyclobenzaprine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              cyclobenzaprine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of cyclobenzaprine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • cyproheptadine

              cyproheptadine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dabrafenib

              dabrafenib and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dantrolene

              dantrolene and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • daridorexant

              chlorpromazine and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

            • darifenacin

              darifenacin decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              darifenacin decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of darifenacin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • dasatinib

              chlorpromazine and dasatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • desflurane

              desflurane and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • desipramine

              chlorpromazine and desipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • desvenlafaxine

              desvenlafaxine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Desvenlafaxine inhibits CYP2D6; with higher desvenlafaxine doses (ie, 400 mg) decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dose by up to 50%; no dosage adjustment needed with desvenlafaxine doses <100 mg

            • deutetrabenazine

              chlorpromazine and deutetrabenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

            • dexchlorpheniramine

              dexchlorpheniramine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexfenfluramine

              chlorpromazine increases and dexfenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, dexfenfluramine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • dexmedetomidine

              dexmedetomidine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dexmethylphenidate

              chlorpromazine increases and dexmethylphenidate decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, dexmethylphenidate. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • dextroamphetamine

              chlorpromazine increases and dextroamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, dextroamphetamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • dextromoramide

              dextromoramide and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diamorphine

              diamorphine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diazepam

              diazepam and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dicyclomine

              dicyclomine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              dicyclomine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of dicyclomine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • diethylpropion

              chlorpromazine increases and diethylpropion decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, diethylpropion. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • difelikefalin

              difelikefalin and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • difenoxin hcl

              difenoxin hcl and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dimenhydrinate

              dimenhydrinate and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diphenhydramine

              diphenhydramine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              diphenhydramine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              diphenhydramine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of diphenhydramine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • diphenoxylate hcl

              diphenoxylate hcl and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dipipanone

              dipipanone and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dobutamine

              chlorpromazine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, dobutamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • dolasetron

              chlorpromazine and dolasetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • donepezil transdermal

              donepezil transdermal, chlorpromazine. Either decreases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dopamine

              chlorpromazine increases and dopamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, dopamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • dopexamine

              chlorpromazine increases and dopexamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dosulepin

              chlorpromazine and dosulepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxepin

              chlorpromazine and doxepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxylamine

              doxylamine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • droperidol

              chlorpromazine and droperidol both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and droperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • eliglustat

              eliglustat increases levels of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the concomitant drug and titrate to clinical effect.

            • eluxadoline

              chlorpromazine increases levels of eluxadoline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. As a precautionary measure due to incomplete information on the metabolism of eluxadoline, use caution when coadministered with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors.

            • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

              elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP2D6 inhibitor; caution with CYP2D6 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

            • ephedrine

              chlorpromazine increases and ephedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, ephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • epinephrine

              chlorpromazine increases and epinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, epinephrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of epinephrine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Block pressor response to epinephrine, which may result in severe hypotension and tachycardia.

            • epinephrine racemic

              chlorpromazine increases and epinephrine racemic decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of epinephrine racemic by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Block pressor response to epinephrine, which may result in severe hypotension and tachycardia.

            • esketamine intranasal

              esketamine intranasal, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • estazolam

              estazolam and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ethanol

              chlorpromazine and ethanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • etomidate

              etomidate and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ezogabine

              ezogabine, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Slight and transient QT-prolongation observed with ezogabine, particularly when dose titrated to 1200 mg/day. QT interval should be monitored when ezogabine is prescribed with agents known to increase QT interval.

            • fedratinib

              fedratinib will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP2D6 substrates as necessary.

            • fenfluramine

              chlorpromazine increases and fenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, fenfluramine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • fesoterodine

              fesoterodine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              fesoterodine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of fesoterodine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • flavoxate

              flavoxate decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              flavoxate decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of flavoxate by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • flecainide

              chlorpromazine and flecainide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • floxuridine

              floxuridine and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluoxetine

              chlorpromazine and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • fluphenazine

              chlorpromazine and fluphenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and fluphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • flurazepam

              flurazepam and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluvoxamine

              fluvoxamine and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • formoterol

              chlorpromazine increases and formoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • foscarnet

              chlorpromazine and foscarnet both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • fostemsavir

              chlorpromazine and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.

            • ganaxolone

              chlorpromazine and ganaxolone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gemtuzumab

              chlorpromazine and gemtuzumab both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • glycopyrrolate

              chlorpromazine increases toxicity of glycopyrrolate by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of glycopyrrolate by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • glycopyrrolate inhaled

              glycopyrrolate inhaled decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              glycopyrrolate inhaled decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of glycopyrrolate inhaled by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              chlorpromazine increases toxicity of glycopyrrolate inhaled by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • glycopyrronium tosylate topical

              glycopyrronium tosylate topical, chlorpromazine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of glycopyrronium tosylate topical with other anticholinergic medications may result in additive anticholinergic adverse effects.

            • goserelin

              goserelin increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • guanfacine

              guanfacine, chlorpromazine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects; potential delirium.

            • haloperidol

              chlorpromazine and haloperidol both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and haloperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • henbane

              henbane decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              henbane decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of henbane by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • histrelin

              histrelin increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • homatropine

              homatropine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              homatropine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of homatropine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • hydromorphone

              hydromorphone and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hydroxyzine

              hydroxyzine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hydroxyzine increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • hyoscyamine

              hyoscyamine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hyoscyamine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of hyoscyamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • hyoscyamine spray

              chlorpromazine increases effects of hyoscyamine spray by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

              hyoscyamine spray decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              hyoscyamine spray decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • iloperidone

              chlorpromazine and iloperidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and iloperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              chlorpromazine and iloperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • imipramine

              chlorpromazine and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • incobotulinumtoxinA

              chlorpromazine, incobotulinumtoxinA. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of botulinum toxin-containing products may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects.

            • indacaterol, inhaled

              indacaterol, inhaled, chlorpromazine. QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval may have an increased the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.

            • insulin degludec

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of insulin degludec by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase blood glucose concentrations.

            • insulin degludec/insulin aspart

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of insulin degludec/insulin aspart by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase blood glucose concentrations.

            • insulin inhaled

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of insulin inhaled by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase blood glucose concentrations.

            • ipratropium

              ipratropium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ipratropium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of ipratropium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • isoproterenol

              chlorpromazine increases and isoproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, isoproterenol. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • itraconazole

              chlorpromazine and itraconazole both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketamine

              ketamine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketotifen, ophthalmic

              chlorpromazine and ketotifen, ophthalmic both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lapatinib

              chlorpromazine and lapatinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • lasmiditan

              lasmiditan, chlorpromazine. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of lasmiditan and other CNS depressant drugs, including alcohol have not been evaluated in clinical studies. Lasmiditan may cause sedation, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.

            • lemborexant

              lemborexant, chlorpromazine. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustment may be necessary if lemborexant is coadministered with other CNS depressants because of potentially additive effects.

            • lenvatinib

              chlorpromazine and lenvatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Lenvatinib prescribing information recommends monitoring ECG closely when coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

            • leuprolide

              leuprolide increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • levalbuterol

              chlorpromazine increases and levalbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • levofloxacin

              chlorpromazine and levofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • levorphanol

              levorphanol and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • liraglutide

              chlorpromazine, liraglutide. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Phenothiazines may increase or decrease glucose levels, monitor therapy closely when these agents are concurrently administered.

            • lisdexamfetamine

              chlorpromazine increases and lisdexamfetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, lisdexamfetamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • lithium

              lithium, chlorpromazine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Risk of neurotoxicity. Multiple mechanisms involved.

            • lofepramine

              chlorpromazine and lofepramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lofexidine

              chlorpromazine and lofexidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loprazolam

              loprazolam and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lorazepam

              lorazepam and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lorcaserin

              lorcaserin will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lormetazepam

              lormetazepam and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loxapine

              chlorpromazine and loxapine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and loxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loxapine inhaled

              chlorpromazine and loxapine inhaled both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and loxapine inhaled both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lumefantrine

              lumefantrine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lurasidone

              lurasidone, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased CNS depressant effects when used concurrently; monitor for increased adverse effects and toxicity.

            • maprotiline

              chlorpromazine and maprotiline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • marijuana

              chlorpromazine and marijuana both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • meclizine

              meclizine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meclizine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of meclizine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • melatonin

              chlorpromazine and melatonin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • meperidine

              meperidine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • meprobamate

              chlorpromazine and meprobamate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metaproterenol

              chlorpromazine increases and metaproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metaxalone

              metaxalone and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metformin

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of metformin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Patient should be closely observed for loss of blood glucose control; when drugs are withdrawn from a patient receiving metformin, patient should be observed closely for hypoglycemia.

            • methadone

              chlorpromazine and methadone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              methadone and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methamphetamine

              chlorpromazine increases and methamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, methamphetamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • methocarbamol

              methocarbamol and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • methoxsalen

              methoxsalen, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive photosensitizing effects.

            • methscopolamine

              methscopolamine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              methscopolamine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of methscopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • methylenedioxymethamphetamine

              chlorpromazine increases and methylenedioxymethamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • methylphenidate

              chlorpromazine, methylphenidate. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • metoclopramide

              chlorpromazine and metoclopramide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • midazolam

              midazolam and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • midazolam intranasal

              midazolam intranasal, chlorpromazine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect.

            • midodrine

              chlorpromazine increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, midodrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • mifepristone

              mifepristone, chlorpromazine. QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available.

            • mipomersen

              mipomersen, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Both drugs have potential to increase hepatic enzymes; monitor LFTs.

            • mirabegron

              mirabegron will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mirtazapine

              chlorpromazine and mirtazapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • modafinil

              chlorpromazine increases and modafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • morphine

              morphine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • motherwort

              chlorpromazine and motherwort both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • moxonidine

              chlorpromazine and moxonidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nabilone

              chlorpromazine and nabilone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nalbuphine

              nalbuphine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • norepinephrine

              chlorpromazine increases and norepinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, norepinephrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • nortriptyline

              chlorpromazine and nortriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ofloxacin

              chlorpromazine and ofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • olanzapine

              chlorpromazine and olanzapine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and olanzapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oliceridine

              oliceridine, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation. Increased risk of hypotension if ability to maintain blood pressure has been compromised by a reduced blood volume or concurrent administration of certain CNS depressant drugs (eg, phenothiazines or general anesthetics).

            • olodaterol inhaled

              chlorpromazine and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias

            • onabotulinumtoxinA

              onabotulinumtoxinA decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              onabotulinumtoxinA decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of onabotulinumtoxinA by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • opium tincture

              opium tincture and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • orphenadrine

              orphenadrine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • osilodrostat

              osilodrostat and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • osimertinib

              osimertinib and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for ECG changes if therapy is initiated in patients with drugs known to prolong QT interval.

            • oxazepam

              oxazepam and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxybutynin

              oxybutynin decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              oxybutynin decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of oxybutynin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • oxybutynin topical

              oxybutynin topical decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              oxybutynin topical decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of oxybutynin topical by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • oxybutynin transdermal

              oxybutynin transdermal decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              oxybutynin transdermal decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of oxybutynin transdermal by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • oxycodone

              oxycodone and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxymorphone

              oxymorphone and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ozanimod

              ozanimod and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.

            • paliperidone

              chlorpromazine and paliperidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and paliperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              chlorpromazine and paliperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pancuronium

              pancuronium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pancuronium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of pancuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • papaveretum

              papaveretum and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • papaverine

              chlorpromazine and papaverine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paroxetine

              chlorpromazine and paroxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • pasireotide

              chlorpromazine and pasireotide both decrease QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • pazopanib

              chlorpromazine and pazopanib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • peginterferon alfa 2b

              peginterferon alfa 2b, chlorpromazine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: When patients are administered peginterferon alpha-2b with CYP2D6 substrates, the therapeutic effect of these drugs may be altered. Peginterferon alpha-2b may increase or decrease levels of CYP2D6 substrate.

            • pentazocine

              pentazocine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • perphenazine

              chlorpromazine and perphenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phendimetrazine

              chlorpromazine increases and phendimetrazine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, phendimetrazine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phentermine

              chlorpromazine increases and phentermine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, phentermine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • phenylephrine

              chlorpromazine increases and phenylephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, phenylephrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • phenylephrine PO

              chlorpromazine increases and phenylephrine PO decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

              chlorpromazine, phenylephrine PO. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • pholcodine

              chlorpromazine and pholcodine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pimozide

              chlorpromazine and pimozide both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pirbuterol

              chlorpromazine increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • porfimer

              chlorpromazine, porfimer. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced photosensitivity.

            • posaconazole

              chlorpromazine and posaconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • pralidoxime

              pralidoxime decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pralidoxime decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of pralidoxime by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • primidone

              primidone and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • procarbazine

              procarbazine, chlorpromazine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Excessive sedation.

            • prochlorperazine

              chlorpromazine and prochlorperazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and prochlorperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • promethazine

              chlorpromazine and promethazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              promethazine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • propantheline

              propantheline decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              propantheline decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of propantheline by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • propofol

              propofol and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • propylhexedrine

              chlorpromazine increases and propylhexedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, propylhexedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • protriptyline

              chlorpromazine and protriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pseudoephedrine

              chlorpromazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider avoiding use of pseudoephedrine in patients receiving phenothiazines (especially thioridazine) due to the potential risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death. Monitor for evidence of ventricular arrhythmias during concomitant use.

            • quazepam

              quazepam and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quetiapine

              chlorpromazine and quetiapine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and quetiapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              quetiapine, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid use with drugs that prolong QT and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval. Postmarketing cases show QT prolongation with overdose in patients with concomitant illness or with drugs known to cause electrolyte imbalance or prolong QT.

            • quinidine

              quinidine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quinine

              chlorpromazine and quinine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ramelteon

              chlorpromazine and ramelteon both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ranolazine

              chlorpromazine and ranolazine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • rapacuronium

              rapacuronium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              rapacuronium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of rapacuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • rilpivirine

              rilpivirine increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsades de Pointes.

            • rimabotulinumtoxinB

              chlorpromazine, rimabotulinumtoxinB. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Anticholinergics may enhance botulinum toxin effects. Closely monitor for increased neuromuscular blockade.

            • risperidone

              chlorpromazine and risperidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

              chlorpromazine and risperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rocuronium

              rocuronium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              rocuronium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of rocuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • rolapitant

              rolapitant will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rolapitant may increase plasma concentrations of CYP2D6 substrates for at least 28 days following rolapitant administration.

            • romidepsin

              chlorpromazine and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • salmeterol

              chlorpromazine increases and salmeterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • saquinavir

              saquinavir, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of PR or QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • scopolamine

              scopolamine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              scopolamine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of scopolamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • scullcap

              chlorpromazine and scullcap both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • selpercatinib

              selpercatinib increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate

              chlorpromazine, serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • sevoflurane

              sevoflurane and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • shepherd's purse

              chlorpromazine and shepherd's purse both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • smoking

              smoking decreases levels of chlorpromazine by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Interaction mainly seen w/chlorpromazine & thioridazine, but may occur w/other phenothiazines.

            • sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid

              sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid decreases levels of chlorpromazine by cation binding in GI tract. Use Caution/Monitor. Take at least 2 hours before and not less than 6 hours after administration of sodium picosulfate, magnesium oxide and anhydrous citric acid to avoid magnesium chelation .

            • sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

              sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer chlorpromazine at least 2 hr before and no less than 6 hr after each dose to avoid chelation with magnesium. .

              sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider predose and post-colonoscopy ECGs in patients at increased risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias. .

            • sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

              sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer chlorpromazine at least 2 hr before and no less than 6 hr after each dose to avoid chelation with magnesium. .

              sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider predose and post-colonoscopy ECGs in patients at increased risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias. .

            • solifenacin

              solifenacin decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              solifenacin decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of solifenacin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • sorafenib

              sorafenib and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • stiripentol

              stiripentol, chlorpromazine. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use stiripentol with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence.

            • sufentanil

              sufentanil and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sulfamethoxazole

              chlorpromazine and sulfamethoxazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • tamoxifen

              chlorpromazine, tamoxifen. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP2D6 inhibition decreases metabolism of tamoxifen to hydroxytamoxifen, and N-desmethyl tamoxifen to endoxifen (active metabolites with 100-fold greater affinity for estrogen receptor); decreased endoxifen levels may result in poor clinical outcome.

            • tamsulosin

              chlorpromazine increases levels of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tapentadol

              tapentadol and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • teduglutide

              teduglutide increases levels of chlorpromazine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Teduglutide may increase absorption of concomitant PO medications; caution with with drugs requiring titration or those with a narrow therapeutic index; dose adjustment may be necessary.

            • telavancin

              chlorpromazine and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • temazepam

              temazepam and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • terbinafine

              terbinafine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Assess need to reduce dose of CYP2D6-metabolized drug.

            • terbutaline

              chlorpromazine increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tetrabenazine

              chlorpromazine and tetrabenazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • thalidomide

              thalidomide increases effects of chlorpromazine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased sedative effects.

            • thioridazine

              chlorpromazine and thioridazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and thioridazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • thiothixene

              chlorpromazine and thiothixene both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and thiothixene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tiotropium

              tiotropium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              tiotropium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of tiotropium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • tobacco use

              tobacco use decreases levels of chlorpromazine by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Interaction mainly seen w/chlorpromazine & thioridazine, but may occur w/other phenothiazines.

            • tolterodine

              tolterodine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              tolterodine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of tolterodine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • topiramate

              chlorpromazine and topiramate both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • tramadol

              tramadol and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tranylcypromine

              tranylcypromine, chlorpromazine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of MAOI and phenothiazines may lead to additive hypotensive effects.

            • trazodone

              chlorpromazine and trazodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triazolam

              triazolam and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triclofos

              triclofos and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trifluoperazine

              chlorpromazine and trifluoperazine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and trifluoperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trihexyphenidyl

              trihexyphenidyl decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of trihexyphenidyl by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for additive anticholinergic effects.

            • trimethoprim

              chlorpromazine and trimethoprim both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • trimipramine

              chlorpromazine and trimipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triprolidine

              triprolidine and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triptorelin

              triptorelin increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • tropisetron

              chlorpromazine and tropisetron both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • trospium chloride

              trospium chloride decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              trospium chloride decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of trospium chloride by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • valbenazine

              chlorpromazine will increase the level or effect of valbenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing valbenazine dose based on tolerability if coadministered with a strong CYP2D6 inhibitor.

              valbenazine and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vecuronium

              vecuronium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

              vecuronium decreases levels of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine increases effects of vecuronium by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive anticholinergic effects, possible hypoglycemia.

            • venlafaxine

              venlafaxine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and venlafaxine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • voclosporin

              voclosporin, chlorpromazine. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voriconazole

              chlorpromazine and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • xylometazoline

              chlorpromazine increases and xylometazoline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, xylometazoline. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • yohimbine

              chlorpromazine increases and yohimbine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine, yohimbine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

            • ziconotide

              chlorpromazine and ziconotide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ziprasidone

              chlorpromazine and ziprasidone both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • zolpidem

              chlorpromazine will increase the level or effect of zolpidem by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Additive effect of decreased alertness and psychomotor performance

            • zotepine

              chlorpromazine and zotepine both increase antidopaminergic effects, including extrapyramidal symptoms and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Use Caution/Monitor.

              chlorpromazine and zotepine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            Minor (67)

            • alfalfa

              alfalfa increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased photosensitivity.

            • amiodarone

              amiodarone will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • amitriptyline

              amitriptyline, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

              amitriptyline, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital decreases levels of chlorpromazine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • amoxapine

              amoxapine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

              amoxapine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

            • asenapine

              asenapine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • atropine

              chlorpromazine increases toxicity of atropine by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • atropine IV/IM

              chlorpromazine increases toxicity of atropine IV/IM by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • benazepril

              chlorpromazine increases effects of benazepril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypotension.

            • brimonidine

              brimonidine increases effects of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased CNS depression.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital decreases levels of chlorpromazine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • butalbital

              butalbital decreases levels of chlorpromazine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • captopril

              chlorpromazine increases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • celecoxib

              celecoxib will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • chasteberry

              chasteberry decreases effects of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (Theoretical interaction).

            • chloroquine

              chloroquine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              chloroquine increases levels of chlorpromazine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cimetidine

              cimetidine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • clomipramine

              clomipramine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

              clomipramine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

            • darifenacin

              darifenacin will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • desipramine

              desipramine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

              desipramine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

            • diphenhydramine

              diphenhydramine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • doxepin

              doxepin, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

              doxepin, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

            • dronedarone

              dronedarone will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • duloxetine

              duloxetine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • enalapril

              chlorpromazine increases effects of enalapril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ethanol

              ethanol, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive CNS depression.

            • eucalyptus

              chlorpromazine and eucalyptus both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fosinopril

              chlorpromazine increases effects of fosinopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • haloperidol

              haloperidol will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • imatinib

              imatinib will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • imidapril

              chlorpromazine increases effects of imidapril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • imipramine

              imipramine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

              imipramine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

            • lisinopril

              chlorpromazine increases effects of lisinopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • lofepramine

              lofepramine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

              lofepramine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

            • maprotiline

              maprotiline, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

              maprotiline, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

            • maraviroc

              maraviroc will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • marijuana

              marijuana will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • metyrapone

              chlorpromazine decreases effects of metyrapone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • metyrosine

              metyrosine increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased extrapyramidal symptoms.

            • moexipril

              chlorpromazine increases effects of moexipril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nilotinib

              nilotinib will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • nortriptyline

              nortriptyline, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

              nortriptyline, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

            • orphenadrine

              orphenadrine decreases levels of chlorpromazine by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Excessive anticholinergic effects and/or hypoglycemia possible.

            • oxybutynin

              oxybutynin increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • oxybutynin topical

              oxybutynin topical increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • oxybutynin transdermal

              oxybutynin transdermal increases toxicity of chlorpromazine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • parecoxib

              parecoxib will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital decreases levels of chlorpromazine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • perindopril

              chlorpromazine increases effects of perindopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • perphenazine

              perphenazine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital decreases levels of chlorpromazine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • primidone

              primidone decreases levels of chlorpromazine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • protriptyline

              protriptyline, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

              protriptyline, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

            • pyrimethamine

              pyrimethamine increases levels of chlorpromazine by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • quinacrine

              quinacrine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • quinapril

              chlorpromazine increases effects of quinapril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ramipril

              chlorpromazine increases effects of ramipril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ranolazine

              ranolazine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ritonavir

              ritonavir will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sage

              chlorpromazine and sage both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital decreases levels of chlorpromazine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sertraline

              sertraline will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • thioridazine

              thioridazine will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • tipranavir

              tipranavir will increase the level or effect of chlorpromazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • trandolapril

              chlorpromazine increases effects of trandolapril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • trazodone

              trazodone, chlorpromazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypotensive effects.

              trazodone, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

            • trimipramine

              trimipramine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

              trimipramine, chlorpromazine. Either increases levels of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive anticholinergic effects.

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            Adverse Effects

            Frequency Not Defined

            Extrapyramidal symptoms

            • Akathisia
            • Dystonia
            • Muscle stiffness
            • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS; infrequent but serious)
            • Parkinsonism
            • Tardive dyskinesia

            Common

            • Anticholinergic effects
            • Sedation
            • Weight gain
            • Erectile dysfunction
            • Oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea

            Less common

            • Cerebral edema, orthostatic hypotension (after IM injection), tachycardia
            • Agitation, anxiety, depression, dizziness, euphoria, headache, insomnia, poikilothermia, restlessness, weakness
            • Anorexia, constipation, dyspepsia, ileus
            • Lens opacities (prolonged use)

            Uncommon

            • ECG changes
            • Photosensitivity
            • Pruritus
            • Galactorrhea
            • Ejaculatory disorder
            • Diarrhea
            • Blood dyscrasia

            Rare

            • Seizure
            • Priapism
            • Cholestatic jaundice
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            Warnings

            Black Box Warnings

            Patients with dementia-related psychosis who are treated with antipsychotic drugs are at increased risk for death, as shown in short-term controlled trials; deaths in these trials appeared to be either cardiovascular (eg, heart failure, sudden death) or infectious (eg, pneumonia) in nature

            This drug is not approved for treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis

            Contraindications

            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

            Cautions

            Avoid using in children with suspected Reye syndrome

            Use caution in glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, stenosing peptic ulcer disease (PUD), history of NMS, Parkinson disease, hypocalcemia, renal or hepatic impairment, history of severe reaction to insulin or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), history of seizures, asthma, respiratory tract infection, cardiovascular disease, myelosuppression

            Risk of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), NMS, hypotension

            Significant hypotension may occur, especially with parenteral administration; hypotension may be particularly severe in patients with pheochromocytoma or mitral insufficiency; in case of severe hypotension, treat with norepinephrine or phenylepinephrine, and do not use epinephrine or dopamine

            May alter cardiac conduction; life threatening arrhythmias reported with therapeutic doses of phenothiazines; may cause QT prolongation and subsequent torsade de pointes; avoid use in patients diagnosed or suspected congenital long QT syndrome

            May cause anticholinergic effects; use caution in patients with paralytic ileus, gastrointestinal motility, urinary retention, xerostomia, or visual problems

            Agranulocytosis, leukopenia, and neutropenia reported with antipsychotic use; periodic blood count assessment recommended in patients with history of risk factors, including history of drug-induced leuko/neutropenia or preexisting low WBC

            Esophageal dysmotility and aspiration reported with antipsychotic use; use caution in patients at risk of pneumonia

            May cause extrapyramidal symptoms, including akathisia, acute dystonic reactions, and pseudoparkinsonism, and tardive dyskinesia; risk of dystonia greater with increased doses

            Therapy is associated with increased prolactin levels; significance unknown

            May cause pigmentary retinopathy, and lenticular and corneal deposits with prolonged therapy

            May cause orthostatic hypotension; use caution in patients with risk factors, including patients who do not tolerate transient hypotensive episodes such as hypovolemia, cerebrovascular disease, cardiovascular disease, or medicatioin predisposing to hypotension/bradycardia

            May impair physical or mental abilities due to sedating properties; use caution when operating heavy machinery

            Depresses hypothalamic thermoregulatory mechanism; exposure to extreme temperatures may cause hypo- or hyperthermia

            Antiemetic effect may obscure toxicity of chemotherapeutic drugs

            Anticholinergic antiparkinsonian agent may be needed to counter EPS

            Strong anticholinergic agent and alpha blocker

            Potential for priapism

            US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning regarding off-label use for dementia in elderly (see Black Box Warnings)

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            Pregnancy category: C; neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs during 3rd trimester of pregnancy are at risk for EPS or withdrawal symptoms after delivery; these complications vary in severity, with some being self-limited and others necessitating ICU support and prolonged hospitalization

            Lactation: Drug enters breast milk; not recommended (American Academy of Pediatrics [AAP] states that this is "of concern")

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Phenothiazine; antagonizes dopamine D2 receptors in brain; depresses release of hypothalamic and hypophyseal hormones; may also depress reticular activating system

            Absorption

            Bioavailability: 20%; extensive 1st-pass metabolism

            Onset: 30-60 min

            Duration: 4-6 hr; extended release, 10-12 hr

            Distribution

            Protein bound: 92-97%

            Vd: 20 L/kg

            Metabolism

            Metabolized by hepatic P450 enzyme CYP2D6

            Metabolites: 10-12 different compounds

            Elimination

            Half-life: 30 hr

            Excretion: Urine

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            Administration

            Direct IV injection is only for control of nausea and vomiting during surgery and for adjunctive treatment of tetanus

            IV infusion is only for adjunctive treatment of intractable hiccups in adults

            IV Administration

            Direct IV injection: Dilute with NS to concentration no higher than 1 mg/mL, and administer at rate of 1 mg/min in adults and 0.5 mg/min in children; avoid administering undiluted drug

            IV infusion: Add appropriate dose to 500-1000 mL of NS, and administer slowly

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            CHLORPROMAZINE - ORAL

            (klor-PRO-muh-zeen)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Thorazine

            WARNING: There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for the treatment of dementia-related behavior problems. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments for dementia-related behavior problems, with the doctor.

            USES: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, manic phase of bipolar disorder, severe behavioral problems in children). Chlorpromazine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can reduce aggressive behavior and the desire to hurt yourself/others. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). Chlorpromazine is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called phenothiazine antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.Chlorpromazine is also used to control nausea/vomiting, relieve prolonged hiccups, relieve restlessness/anxiety before surgery, and help treat tetanus.

            HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 2-4 times daily.The dosage is based on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on weight. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.If you are using the liquid concentrate form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. Mix the prescribed dose in 2 ounces (60 milliliters) or more of liquid or soft foods as directed. Some examples of recommended liquids and soft foods to use for mixing include: tomato or fruit juice, milk, simple syrup, coffee, tea, soda, water, soup, or pudding.Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.Although you may notice some medication effects soon after starting, for some conditions, it may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this drug.Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when this drug is suddenly stopped. Also, you may experience symptoms such as upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and shakiness. To prevent these symptoms while you are stopping treatment with this drug, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Report any new or worsening symptoms right away.Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

            SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, dry mouth, blurred vision, tiredness, nausea, constipation, weight gain, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Dizziness and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.This drug may cause muscle/nervous system problems (extrapyramidal symptoms-EPS). Your doctor may prescribe another medication to decrease these side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any of the following side effects: feelings of anxiety/agitation/jitteriness, drooling/trouble swallowing, restlessness/constant need to move, shaking (tremor), shuffling walk, severe muscle spasms/cramping (such as twisting neck, arching back, eyes rolling up), mask-like expression of the face.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: skin discoloration, eye/vision changes, signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine), signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, chills, cough), easy bruising/bleeding, mental/mood changes (such as worsening psychosis, unresponsive/catatonic state).Rarely, this medication may cause face/muscle twitching and uncontrollable movements (tardive dyskinesia). In some cases, this condition may be permanent. Tell your doctor right away if you develop any uncontrollable movements such as lip smacking, mouth puckering, tongue thrusting, chewing, or unusual arm/leg movements.In rare cases, chlorpromazine may increase your level of a certain chemical made by the body (prolactin). For females, this increase in prolactin may result in unwanted breast milk, missed/stopped periods, or difficulty becoming pregnant. For males, it may result in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged breasts. If you develop any of these symptoms, tell your doctor right away.Rarely, males may have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours. If this occurs, stop using this drug and get medical help right away, or permanent problems could occur.Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: severe dizziness, fainting, slow/shallow breathing.This medication may rarely cause a very serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Get medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, muscle stiffness/pain/tenderness/weakness, severe tiredness, severe confusion, sweating, fast/irregular heartbeat, dark urine, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine).A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: See also Warning section.Before taking chlorpromazine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other phenothiazine drugs (such as perphenazine, thioridazine); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver problems, kidney problems, heart problems (such as angina, heart attack, fast/irregular heartbeat), low blood pressure, glaucoma, seizures, enlarged prostate, breathing problems (such as severe asthma, emphysema, lung infections), blood or blood clotting problems (such as low white blood cell count, low platelets, anemia, hemophilia), a certain adrenal gland problem (pheochromocytoma), drug/alcohol/substance use disorder, Parkinson's disease.Chlorpromazine may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may cause QT prolongation. Before using chlorpromazine, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about using chlorpromazine safely.This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause blurred vision. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness or clear vision until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).Before having surgery or imaging procedures (such as certain X-rays, CT scans) requiring the use of contrast dye (such as metrizamide), tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication and about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness.This medication may make you sweat less, making you more likely to get heat stroke. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat, such as hard work or exercise in hot weather, or using hot tubs. When the weather is hot, drink a lot of fluids and dress lightly. If you overheat, quickly look for a place to cool down and rest. Get medical help right away if you have a fever that does not go away, mental/mood changes, headache, or dizziness.Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially uncontrolled movements. They may be at greater risk when they are sick (such as having viral infection, dehydration).Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, uncontrollable movements, constipation, difficulty urinating, blurred vision, and QT prolongation (see above). Drowsiness, dizziness, and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Avoid use of chlorpromazine near the due date because it may cause low blood pressure in the mother. Also, babies born to mothers who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may rarely develop symptoms such as muscle stiffness or shakiness, drowsiness, feeding/breathing difficulties, or constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn, especially during their first month, tell the doctor right away.Since untreated mental/mood problems (such as schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder) can be a serious condition, do not stop using this medication unless directed by your doctor. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, discuss with your doctor right away the benefits and risks of using this medication during pregnancy.This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug are: drugs that increase the amount of dopamine in your body (such as cabergoline, levodopa, pergolide, ropinirole), lithium, tretinoin.Many drugs besides chlorpromazine may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation), such as amiodarone, dofetilide, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), among others.The risk of serious side effects (such as slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/dizziness) may be increased if this medication is used with other products that may also cause drowsiness or breathing problems. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products such as opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine).Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as certain pregnancy tests, phenylketonuria tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe drowsiness/deep sleep, loss of consciousness, agitation, restlessness, seizures, irregular heartbeat.

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lab and/or medical tests (such as liver function tests, complete blood counts, eye exams) should be done while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

            MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            Information last revised August 2021. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

            IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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