ROMAZINE (Chlorpromazine 100mg) x 1000 TABLETS.
Generic name: Chlorpromazine.
Brand name: Romazine.
Class: Phenothiazine antipsychotic.
Pack size: 1000 tablets.
Strength: 100mg.
Amount: ₦21,000.

Description: Romazine, containing Chlorpromazine 100mg, is an antipsychotic medication used primarily to manage symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. It may also be prescribed for the treatment of severe nausea and vomiting, persistent hiccups, acute intermittent porphyria, and to manage severe behavioral issues in children.

Key features:
• Used to treat schizophrenia, other psychoses, mania, anxiety, agitation, and violent/impulsive behavior.
• Also used for intractable hiccups, nausea/vomiting in terminal illness, and to induce hypothermia.
• Dosage should start low and be gradually increased under close supervision.
• The usual adult dose is 75-300mg daily, but some may require up to 1g daily.

Side effects:
• Common side effects include dry mouth, abnormal movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity
• May cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, dizziness, and drowsiness

Caution:
• Not recommended for use in patients with a history of severe cardiovascular disorders, liver damage, or bone marrow depression.
• Use with caution in patients with epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or urinary retention.
• Avoid alcohol and other central nervous system depressants while taking this medication.