Terminal illness

Active Ingredient: Levomepromazine

Indication for Levomepromazine

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

Levomepromazine is a neuroleptic with indications in psychiatry and general medicine, particularly in terminal illness. Clinically it is more sedative and more potent than chlorpromazine in the management of psychotic conditions and in the relief of severe chronic pain.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

37.5-150 mg in 3 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

37.5 - 150 mg

Dosage regimen

From 12.5 To 50 mg 3 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

Levomepromazine 25 mg may be substituted for the injection if oral therapy is more convenient, the dosage being 12.5 mg to 50 mg every 4 to 8 hours.

37.5-150 mg in 3 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Intravenous

Defined daily dose

37.5 - 150 mg

Dosage regimen

From 12.5 To 50 mg 3 time(s) per day every day

37.5-150 mg in 3 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Intramuscular

Defined daily dose

37.5 - 150 mg

Dosage regimen

From 12.5 To 50 mg 3 time(s) per day every day

Active ingredient

Levomepromazine

Levomepromazine resembles chlorpromazine and promethazine in the pattern of its pharmacology. It possesses anti-emetic, antihistamine and anti-adrenaline activity and exhibits a strong sedative effect.

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