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Why is Nozinan used in palliative care?
Nozinan does not significantly depress respiration and is particularly useful where pulmonary reserve is low. Nozinan is indicated in the management of pain and accompanying restlessness or distress in the terminally ill patient. Dosage varies with the condition and individual response of the patient.
What is Methotrimeprazine used for in palliative care?
In palliative care, levomepromazine is predominantly used for the treatment of nausea and vomiting, and for severe delirium or agitation at the end of life. However, its effectiveness is mainly based on anecdotal evidence [16,17].
Does Nozinan lower seizure threshold?
As phenothiazines, such as Nozinan, may lower seizure threshold, the combined use of medicinal products that are proconvulsant, or lower the seizure threshold, should be carefully weighed up due to the severity of the incurred risk (see PRECAUTIONS).
What are the side effects of Nozinan?
Some people may experience side effects such as drowsiness, confusion, dizziness and unsteadiness, which may increase the risk of a fall. You may also be prone to constipation and prostate enlargement. Be careful during very hot or very cold weather. The effects of alcohol could be made worse while taking Nozinan.
Is Nozinan safe?
Nozinan should be avoided or used with caution in patients with liver dysfunction or cardiac disease. The hypotensive effects of Nozinan should be taken into account when it is administered to patients with cardiac disease and in the elderly or debilitated. Patients receiving large initial doses should be kept in bed.
When do you use Nozinan?
The usual recommended dose for adults with terminal pain is half to two Nozinan 25 mg tablets every 4 to 8 hours. The usual recommended daily dose for adults with schizophrenia is half to two Nozinan 25mg tablets. This is usually divided into three doses. Your doctor may have prescribed a different dose.
Does Nozinan make you sleepy?
Nozinan important information 💡 This medicine may cause drowsiness, dizziness, confusion and disorientation. If affected do not drive or operate machinery. You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine because it can make drowsiness and dizziness worse.