Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson:   Generic Name Chlorpromazine

Trade Name Thorazine

Indication Second line treatment of schizophrenia and psychosis, nausea/vomiting, pre-op
sedation, acute intermittent porphyria, headache, bipolar

Action Exhibits anticholinergic activity, alters effects of dopamine in CNS

Therapeutic Class Antipsychotic, antiemetic

Pharmacologic Class Phenothiazines (dopamine D2 receptor antagonist)

Nursing Considerations • May cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome, sedation, tardive dyskinesia,
hypotension, agranulocytosis
• Assess mental status prior to and during treatment
• Monitor blood pressure
• Ensure patient is taking medication
• Monitor CBC and liver function tests
• Instruct patient not to skip doses or double dose.