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Novopharm

Nozinan (methotrimeprazine) is used to treat anxiety states such as acute and chronic schizophrenias, senile psychoses, manic-depressive syndromes.

Do not take Nozinan (methotrimeprazine) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Nozinan (methotrimeprazine) or similar medications if you are allergic to phenothiazines if you have liver or blood disease.

Before using Nozinan (methotrimeprazine), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condit

Nozinan (methotrimeprazine) can reduce psychomotor activity especially during the first few days of treatment. Patients should therefore be cautioned not to drive a motor vehicle or to participate in activities requiring total mental alertness. Nozinan (methotrimeprazine) should be used with caution in pregnant women, particularly during the first trimester, unless the benefit to the patient outweighs any possible risk to the fetus.

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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Nozinan (methotrimeprazine) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Carefully read the information provided with Nozinan (methotrimeprazine) and reread it each time you get this prescription refilled. Take Nozinan (methotrimeprazine) exactly as prescribed by your health care provider. You must carefully follow the cholesterol-lowering diet given to you by your health care provider. Contact your health care provider if unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness occur, especially if accompanied by general body discomfort or fever. You should stop taking Nozinan (methotrimeprazine) briefly if any of the following occur: Nozinan (methotrimeprazine) may cause dizziness and changes in vision. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. In high oral or parenteral doses, orthostatic hypotension may be encountered at the start of treatment. Treatment with Nozinan (methotrimeprazine) should be initiated at low doses in patients with arteriosclerosis or cardiovascular problems. Nozinan (methotrimeprazine) potentiates the action of other phenothiazines and CNS depressants (barbiturates, analgesics, narcotics and antihistaminics). The usual doses of these agents should be reduced by half if they are to be given concomitantly with methotrimeprazine until the dosage of the latter has been established. Because of its anticholinergic effects, methotrimeprazine must be administered with caution in patients with glaucoma or prostatic hypertrophy. During long-term therapy, periodic liver function tests should be performed. In addition, blood counts should be conducted regularly, particularly during the first 2 or 3 months of treatment, and physicians should watch for any signs of blood dyscrasia. Methotrimeprazine does not alter EEG activity. Nevertheless, since phenothiazines can lower the threshold of cortical excitation, it is advisable to administer an appropriate anticonvulsant medication to epileptic patients receiving Nozinan therapy. Patients whose treatment is started by the parenteral route should be kept in bed during the first few days. Be sure to keep appointments. Do not stop taking Nozinan (methotrimeprazine) without checking with your health care provider. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Contact your health care provider at once if you feel like you have taken too much of Nozinan (methotrimeprazine). Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.

Store Nozinan (methotrimeprazine) in a cool, dry palce. Protect from moisture. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.