COMPLICATIONS OF CHLORPROMAZINE THERAPY
Abstract
1. Chlorpromazine has many undesirable effects, most of which are transient and of relatively minor clinical significance.
2. Complications of greater severity occur in a significant number of cases but generally resolve rapidly and without residuals.
3. Four categories of complications are distinguishable: direct or indirect action on various levels of the nervous System, allergic-type reactions, responses of indefinite origin, and indirect effects of drug action.
4. Despite its numerous undesirable effects chlorpromazine is clinically a relatively safe drug.
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