PROCHLORPERAZINE

Overview

PROCHLORPERAZINE is a Schedule H drug.
Prochlorperazine is an anti-psychotic medicine in a group of drugs called phenothiazines. it works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Prochlorperazine oral (taken by mouth) is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. It is also used to treat anxiety, and to control severe nausea and vomiting.

Usage

PROCHLORPERAZINE is generally used to treat: Schizophrenia
PROCHLORPERAZINE can address symptoms like: Anxiety, Nausea, Vomit

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral, ,

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, central nervous system depression, liver problems, low blood pressure, increased eye pressure, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, bone marrow depression, involuntary muscle movements, Parkinson disease, Reye syndrome, prostate enlargement, seizures, alcoholism, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid exposure sunlight.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PROCHLORPERAZINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Irregular Heartbeat, Agitation, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Fainting

Common Side-Effects

PROCHLORPERAZINE : Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Constipation, Dry Mouth

Serious Side-Effects

PROCHLORPERAZINE : Agitation, Restless Or Irritability, Difficulty Urinating, Easy Bruising, Fever, Throat Soreness, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Rare Side-Effects

PROCHLORPERAZINE : Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Skin Rash, Confusion, Fatigue (tiredness), Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Body Itching, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

PROCHLORPERAZINE can interfere with: Dementia, Alcoholism, Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Myocardial Infarction, Hypotension, Pheochromocytoma, Diarrhoea, Respiratory Failure, Intestinal Obstruction, Glaucoma, Urinary Retention, Breast Cancer, Hypocalcemia, Bone Marrow Suppression, Acute Liver Failure, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Parkinsonism, Acute Renal Failure, Tardive Dyskinesia

Technical Classification

PROCHLORPERAZINE is categorized as:

• PHENOTHIAZINE ANTIEMETICS / ANTIEMETIC/ANTIVERTIGO AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
• PHENOTHIAZINE ANTIPSYCHOTICS / ANTIPSYCHOTICS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with PROCHLORPERAZINE as Ingredient

ACUVERT 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5 MG
AVOTIL TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5 MG
BUKATEL 3MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 3.0 MG
COMPTIL 12.5MG INJ	PROCHLORPERAZINE 12.5 MG
COMPTIL 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
EMIDOXYN 5MG TAB MD	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
EMIKIND 5MG TAB MD	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
MAXIN 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
MAXIN MD TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE
NAUSETIL 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
NAUSETIL PLUS TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE
NAUSIPIL 5MG TAB DT	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
NAVTIL 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
NT GRAIN TAB	PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, CAFFEINE 100.0 MG, PROCHLORPERAZINE 2.5 MG, ERGOTAMINE 1.0 MG
NUROFLOW 500MG/5MG TAB	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
NUROTIL 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
OSET 8MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 8.0 MG
PHARMAZIN 25MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 25.0 MG
PHARMAZIN 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
PROCHLOR TAB MD	PROCHLORPERAZINE
PROCHLOR TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE
PROCHLORPERAZINE 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
PROCTIL 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
PROMETIL 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
PROTIL 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
REDIREST FORTE TAB	PARACETAMOL 650.0 MG, PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
RESVOM -MD 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
RESVOM 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
STEMETIL MD 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
STEMIL 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
STEMINOL TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE
STIMAT 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
VESTIL 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
VOMETIL 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG
VOMIRAP MD TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE
WESTEL 5MG TAB	PROCHLORPERAZINE 5.0 MG