CHLORPROMAZINE

Brand Name & Strength

Largactil 25 mg/ml Injection

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

Slow IV

Dilute to 1 mg/ml with diluent

IV infusion

Dilute 25 – 50 mg in 500 – 1000 ml diluent

Diluent

NS

Administration & Infusion rate

Slow IV

Administer at 1 mg/min (adults) & 2 mg/min (children)

IV infusion

Slow infusion (max rate: 1 mg/min) Deep IM [1,2,3]

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2-8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

- -

Remarks

Do not inject subcutaneously

IV infusion

is recommended for intractable hiccups only

To reduce the risk of hypotension, patients receiving IV Chlorpromazine must remain lying down during and 30 minutes after the injection