Prochlorperazine

What is prochlorperazine uses?  

Prochlorperazine is one of the anti-psychotic medicines that belong to a group of drugs known as phenothiazines. Prochlorperazine generic drug is available in the brand name of Compazine. This medicine is known to work by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain.  

Prochlorperazine tablets are taken by mouth and are mainly used for treating psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. It is also given to treat anxiety as well as control nausea and vomiting.   

Prochlorperazine maleate medication is not recommended for use in children who are younger than two years or children who are going through a surgery.  

How Prochlorperazine should be taken?  

Strictly follow all the directions as mentioned on your prescription label. There are chances that doctor may change your Prochlorperazine pill dose. Do not use Compazine medication in larger or smaller amounts or for a longer period than recommended by your doctor. You need to have frequent medical tests if you are taking Prochlorperazine for long term. 

Store Prochlorperazine maleate at room temperature right away from heat, light as well as moisture.  

Prochlorperazine maleate 5 mg tablet should be taken with or without the food a prescribed your doctor mainly three to four times a day. The dosage of this medicine is completely based upon your age, medical condition as well as response to the treatment. The dosage of Prochlorperazine 5 mg tablet is based on weight, in children.  

Without the permission of the doctor do not increase the dose of Prochlorperazine maleate 5 mg tablet or take it more often. In case the condition persists or worsens, inform your doctor immediately. 

In case you miss any dose then take the missed dose soon as you remember. But remember if its time for your next scheduled dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine in order to make up the missed dose.   

Precautions to be taken during the intake of Prochlorperazine

Drinking alcohol with Prochlorperazine maleate medication can serious side effects. Since this medicine can cause drowsiness as well as blurred vision and may also impair your thinking or reaction, so be careful if you are driving or doing anything that demands attention or alert. Do not get up too fast from a lying or sitting position as you might feel dizzy. In order to prevent falls, get up slowly and steady yourself.   

You should not use Prochlorperazine, in case you are allergic to it or recently you have used alcohol, narcotics, sedative or tranquilizer medications. Prochlorperazine Compazine is not safe for use in psychotic conditions that are related to dementia. This medicine can increase the risk of death in older adults suffering from dementia-related conditions. 

Prochlorperazine Tablets is not safe for children who weigh less than 20 pounds. Do talk to your doctor once before you giving Prochlorperazine to a child or teenager who is suffering from flu symptoms, vomiting, fever or diarrhea. This medicine should strictly not be given to a child before or after surgery.  

Compazine medication can lead to serious movement disorder which may not be reversible so avoid taking it for a longer period without consulting your doctor. Remember that the longer you take Prochlorperazine Tablets there are more chances to develop movement disorder. This risk of such kind of side effects is higher in women as well as older adults.  

Before the intake of Prochlorperazine pill make sure that you inform your doctor if you have ever suffered from various health issues such as urination problems, heart disease, blockage in your intestines, glaucoma, breast cancer, low blood pressure, liver disease, adrenal gland tumor, Parkinson's disease, a history of brain tumor or seizures.  

You also need to tell your doctor if you have ever had serious side effects while using Prochlorperazine maleate or any other phenothiazine. During your medication, in case you will be exposed to extreme heat or cold or to insecticide poisons then inform your doctor beforehand.   

Since it is not known that this medicine will harm an unborn baby or not. So in case, you get pregnant inform your doctor. Prochlorperazine is known to pass into breast milk so stop breast-feeding during your intake of Prochlorperazine Tablets.  

Intake of this medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun so try to limit your time in the sun. Also, try to get rid of tanning booths as well as sunlamps. Make use of quality sunscreen and wear protective clothing when you are outdoors.  

What are the side effects of Prochlorperazine? 

In case you come across any of these side effects do consult your doctor immediately. 

Some of the common side effects of Prochlorperazine Tablets are:

• Blurred vision, drowsiness & dizziness
• Itching or rashes and sleep problems
• Missed menstrual periods

You need to stop this medicine and call your doctor if you experience any signs of serious movement disorder like shaking in your arms or legs, uncontrolled muscle movements in your face and any new or unusual muscle movements that you are not able to control.   

Also consult your doctor once, if you have: 

• Little or no urinating, trouble in swallowing
• Feeling restless or agitated
• Jaundice, fast or slow heart rate
• Stiffness or muscle spasms in your neck
• Signs of low white blood cell counts like sudden weakness, fever, skin sores, trouble in breathing and mouth sores
• Lupus
• Serious nervous system reactions like high fever, confusion, tremors and feeling like you might pass out. 

Prochlorperazine Interactions 

Drug interactions can change how your medications work or can also increase the risk of serious side effects. There are total 623 drugs that interact with this medication.

66 major drug interactions

543 moderate drug interactions

14 minor drug interactions 

Some of the medicines that interact with Prochlorperazine Tablets are Amitriptyline, Benadryl, Diazepam, Fluoxetin, and Ibuprofen.  

How does Prochlorperazine work?  

This medication is known to work by blocking the dopamine receptors in the brain. Dopamine is a natural compound that transmits a message between brain cells.   

Prochlorperazine Warnings 

This medicine should not be used if you have recently taken alcohol, sedative or narcotic medications. Prochlorperazine tablets should strictly not be given in the psychotic condition which is related to dementia. 

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