NOZINAN (LEVOMEPROMAZINE)
Nozinan Description
Nozinan is an anti-psychotic medication usually provided as part of the treatment for psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia or manic depression, that are believed to be caused by an imbalance in the neurotransmitters that relay signals between neurons. Proper signaling declines if there are low neurotransmitter levels.
How Nozinan Works to Improve Symptoms of Psychotic Disorders
The active ingredient of Nozinan is called Levomepromazine and it works by blocking a variety of receptors in the brain, particularly dopamine receptors. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter known to be involved in regulating mood and behavior, amongst other things. Left unchecked, the increased activity of dopamine can often create hallucinations, delusions, and other disturbing thought pattern changes. They may even cause a complete break from reality in more severe cases.
Conditions Treated by Nozinan
Nozinan improves disturbed thoughts, feelings and behavior in schizophrenia. It produces a calming effect and controls aggression, delusions and hallucinations. While Nozinan may help to minimize the symptoms of schizophrenia by correcting chemical imbalances, it is not a cure. Nozinan may also be prescribed to treat the pain, distress, nausea and vomiting associated with terminal illness because dopamine and other neurotransmitters are found in various areas of the brain and can produce a calming or sedative effect.
Before You Take Nozinan
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast feeding before taking Nozinan as it could be unsafe for your unborn or nursing baby. Discuss other medical conditions and allergies you have, including a heart rhythm disorder, arteriosclerosis, glaucoma, or prostate problems and list any Rx or OTC drugs, herbal remedies, and vitamin supplements you take or use. this can help to determine if Nozinan is safe for you to take.
Considerations to be Aware of with Nozinan
You will need to prevent yourself from becoming dehydrated or overheated during treatment, as Nozinan may hinder natural temperature regulation. Also, you will need to watch for signs of muscle stiffness, fever, sweating, and irregular heartbeat, and should be reported to your doctor right away.
It is important that you avoid starting, stopping, or changing the dose of any drug while taking Nozinan without talking to your doctor first to be certain there will not be any adverse side effects.
Possible Side Effects of Nozinan
- High blood sugar
- Constipation
- Difficult urination
- Infection
- Liver problems such as dark urine and yellowing of the skin
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