Pipothiazine (Pipothiazine)
Overview of Pipothiazine
Pipothiazine is a phenothiazine tranquillizer. Pipothiazine is used in psychotic disorder, agitation and confusion.
Indication of Pipothiazine
Pipothiazine is primarily indicated in conditions like Post-operative nausea and vomiting, Psychosis.
Contraindication of Pipothiazine
Contraindications
Side Effects of Pipothiazine
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Pipothiazine, which give rise to further complications include Hemolytic anemia, Hemolytic anemia, Tardive dyskinesia, Leucopenia, Agranulocytosis, Hypothermia, Leucocytosis, Cardiovascular symptoms.,Pipothiazine produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Pipothiazine therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Pipothiazine include Extrapyramidal effects.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Pipothiazine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Constipation, Insomnia, Dry mouth, Impotence, Depression, Nasal congestion, Nightmares, Galactorrhea, Pallor.
Precautions of Pipothiazine
Pipothiazine should be used with caution in patients exposed to extreme heat or phosphorus insecticides, patients in state of alcohol withdrawal, patients with history of peptic ulcer, allergic reactions, with renal impairment, prostatic hypertrophy. Photosensitization may occur, caution patients to take appropriate measures (e.g. wear protective clothing or sunscreen) against exposure to sunlight or UV light. Discontinue use atleast 48 hr before myelography.