Megatil 25mg/ml Injection belongs to a group of medications called 'antipsychotics and antiemetics indicated for the symptomatic management of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. It is also used to treat tetanus, acute intermittent porphyria, intractable hiccups, and severe behavioural problems in children, as well as to prevent nausea and vomiting and to relieve restlessness and apprehension prior to surgery.

Megatil 25mg/ml Injection contains 'Chlorpromazine', which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called dopamine that affects mood and thoughts.

In some cases, Megatil 25mg/ml Injection may cause side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, weight gain, and pain at the site of injection. Most of these side effects of Megatil 25mg/ml Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before receiving Megatil 25mg/ml Injection; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks. The safety and effectiveness of Megatil 25mg/ml Injection in children below 12 months have not been established. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as Megatil 25mg/ml Injection may impair mental and/or physical ability. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions/side effects.

Megatil 25mg/ml Injection belongs to a group of medications called 'antipsychotics and antiemetics indicated for the symptomatic management of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. It is also used to treat tetanus, acute intermittent porphyria, intractable hiccups, and severe behavioural problems in children, as well as to prevent nausea and vomiting and to relieve restlessness and apprehension prior to surgery. Megatil 25mg/ml Injection may also be used to control the manifestations of the manic phase of bipolar disorder in the short-term treatment of hyperactive children, childhood schizophrenia and autism. Megatil 25mg/ml Injection works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called dopamine that affects mood and thoughts.

Do not take Megatil 25mg/ml Injection if you are allergic to any of the components if you have circulatory collapse, CNS depression, or bone marrow depression. Inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, hypoparathyroidism, myasthenia gravis, prostate hypertrophy, retinopathy, respiratory disease, Reye's syndrome, glaucoma, high/low blood pressure, asthma, heart, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Megatil 25mg/ml Injection may cause tardive dyskinesia (movement disorder), neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a rare reaction associated with the use of antipsychotic drugs), postural hypotension, and motor and sensory instability; talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

Schizophrenia:

• Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
• Regularly attend therapy sessions.
• Perform meditation and yoga.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor's treatment plan.

Nausea & Vomiting:

• Eat smaller meals more often.
• Drink fluids to stay hydrated. Use oral rehydration solutions (ORS) to replace lost electrolytes.
• Avoid solid foods until the vomiting stops.
• Avoid foods that might cause stomach upset.
• Take ample rest. Avoid any activity immediately after eating.
• Consume plain, light foods such as bread and biscuits.
• Avoid food with strong flavours and fried food.
• Ginger tea might help in proper digestion.

• Megatil 25mg/ml Injection may cause false positive phenylketonuria (PKU) test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Megatil 25mg/ml Injection.
• Megatil 25mg/ml Injection may cause high blood sugar or intolerance to glucose. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels whilst on treatment with Megatil 25mg/ml Injection is advised.

Schizophrenia: It is a condition in which the person may see, hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, movement disorders, disorganized thinking, loss of interest, lack of emotions, etc. 

Nausea & Vomiting: Nausea is an uneasy feeling in which the person feels an urge to vomit, whereas vomiting is an uncontrollable reflex that expels the contents of the stomach through the mouth. Nausea and vomiting may occur separately or together. The common causes include motion sickness, emotional stress, indigestion, food poisoning, high fever or overeating. Nausea/vomiting might occur as an unpleasant effect of therapy, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.