Monosulfiram

Overview

Chlorpromazine (HCl) is the hydrochloride salt of chlorpromazine which is a phenothiazine derivative. It is used as an antiemetic, antipsychotic and tranquilizer. Chlorpromazine (HCl) is administered by rectal suppositories.

Categories

• 4 Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings
  • 4.2 Specific antidotes
  • 4.2.9 Alcohol intoxications

Page headings

Primary Characterstics

Indications

Pharmacokinetics

Contraindications

Chlorpromazine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Epilepsy, Myasthenia gravis, Narrow-angle glaucoma, Parkinson's disease, Depressed level of conciousness.

Drug Interactions

Side Effects

Dosage

Monosulfiram's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
No data regarding the Adult dosage details of Monosulfiram is available.
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Monosulfiram is available.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Monosulfiram is available.

High Risk Groups

Warning / Precautions

Storage Conditions

Interference in Pathology

• Urinary Ferric Chloride test for phenylketonuria may be falsely positive.
• Altered urinary excretion of vanillylmandelic acid, 17-ketosteroids and 17-OH corticosteroids.
• Immunological Tests for Pregnancy may be falsely positive.

Brands / Trade Names of Monosulfiram

Manufacturers of Monosulfiram in Pakistan

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