After applying the drug, regardless of the method of administration, patients should lie for 1.5-2 hours; A sharp transition to a vertical position can cause an orthostatic collapse.
The use of aminazine ® is often accompanied by extrapyramidal disorders (dyskinesias, akipeto-rigidity phenomena, akathisia, hyperkinesia, tremor, vegetative disorders), in single cases convulsions. As correctors used atiparkinsonic means - tropacin, trihexyphenidyl (cyclodol), etc. Dyskinesia paroxysmally arising cramps in the muscles of the neck, tongue, bottom of the mouth, oculogic crises) are stopped by caffeine-benzoate sodium (2 ml 20% solution subcutaneously) and atropine (1 ml, 1 % solution subcutaneously).
With prolonged reception, it is possible to develop tardive dyskinesia, less often malignant neuroleptic syndrome.
At the beginning of treatment, drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, anorexia, accommodation disorders, mild orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, dry mouth, sleep disorders, difficulty urinating, constipation may occur.
Also, cardiac rhythm disturbances are possible (risk of ventricular rhythm disturbances, especially in the background of initial bradycardia, hypokalemia, elongated RT), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hyperprolactinaemia, galactorrhea, gynecomastia, amenorrhea, oliguria, impotence, frigidity.
There may be allergic reactions from the skin and mucous membranes, angioedema, facial edema, and photosensitization of the skin (patients should not therefore be exposed to UV radiation).
When using Aminazina®, there may appear phenomena of psychic indifference, a belated reaction to external stimuli and other changes in the psyche. When using Aminazina ®, there may be a so-called neuroleptic depression. To reduce neuroleptic depression, antidepressants and stimulants of the central nervous system are used.
After prolonged use of large doses of Aminazina® (0.5-1.5 g per day), cholestatic jaundice, increased coagulability of the blood, lympho- and leukopenia, anemia, agranulocytosis, skin pigmentation, clouding of the lens and cornea, melanosis can be observed.