Withhold exploratory laparotomy until extrahepatic obstruction is confirmed. If symptoms become too troublesome, reduce dosage or change drug. Treatment with antiparkinson agents, benzodiazepines, or propranolol may be helpful. Gradually reduce dosage or continue antiparkinson patients for several weeks after chlorpromazine is withdrawn. Use caution in patients with glaucoma.
Drug can suppress the cough reflex.
Ocular changes characterized by deposition of fine particulate lenticular and corneal matter and star-shaped opacities in the anterior portion of the lens seen. Drug is not recommended for use in pregnant patients, except in cases of severe nausea and vomiting that are so serious and intractable that drug intervention is needed and potential benefits outweigh possible risks. Prolonged jaundice, extrapyramidal signs, hyperreflexia, or hyporeflexia seen in newborns whose mothers received phenothiazines. Do not use in children or adolescents with signs or symptoms suggesting Reye's syndrome. Adverse Reactions Includes reactions reported with use of other phenothiazines.