Prochlorperazine

Uses

This drug is used for the treatment of severe nausea and vomiting for some reasons (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Prochlorperazine is related to a class of medicines known as phenothiazines.

This medication is not recommended for children under 2 years of age or in children undergoing surgery.

How To Use Prochlorperazine Maleate

Take this medicine with or without mouth directed by your doctor, usually 3 to 4 times daily.

Dosage is based on the reaction of your age, medical condition and treatment. In children, the dosage may also be on the basis of weight. Do not increase your dose or take this medicine more often than directed.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

Side Effects

Can be drowsiness, dizziness, lighthouse, blurred vision, constipation or dry mouth. If any of these effects persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

To relieve the dry mouth, (without sugar) suck hard candies or ice chips, chew gum (sugar-free), drink water, or use the saliva option.

To reduce the risk of dizziness and lighthouse, slowly rise while sitting or lying down from the position of lying.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this drug because he or she has decided that your benefit is higher than the risk of side effects. Many people using this drug do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if you have any serious side effects, including: changes in mental / mood (such as movement, restlessness), abnormal / uncontrolled movements (such as stare at fixed upwards, turning neck, moving tongue, muscles Cramps, shaking (shiver), difficulty piss, enlarged / tender breasts, abnormal breast milk production, weakness, easy bleeding / injury, symptoms of infection (like fever, impaired) And sore throat), severe stomach / abdominal pain, persistent nausea / vomiting, yellowing eyes / skin.

If you have a serious side effect, get medical help, including: seizures.

This drug can rarely cause a very serious condition, which is called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Get medical help if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, muscle stiffness / pain / tenderness / weakness, severe fatigue, severe confusion, sweating, sharp / irregular heartbeat, deep urine, symptoms of kidney problems (eg That change) amounts of urination).

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, if you see symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, get medical help immediately, including: granular, itching / swelling (especially the face / tongue / throat), severe dizziness, shortness of breath. Read More

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