It is freely soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol, ether and chloroform
Prochlorperazine - Brand names: Stemetil, Buccastem Find out how prochlorperazine treats feeling or being sick, including pregnancy sickness, motion sickness and
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Other dosage forms: rectal suppository Warning Oral route (Tablet) Elderly patients with dementia
The dose for children aged 1 to 17 years old is based on their weight
uncontrolled muscle movements in your arms and legs, or your face (chewing, lip
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly
Prochlorperazine is FDA-approved for the treatment of these conditions and is especially effective for
Prochlorperazine, formerly sold under the brand name Compazine among others, is a medication used to treat nausea, migraines, schizophrenia, psychosis and anxiety
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when suddenly getting up from a lying or sitting position
headache
By blocking dopamine, signals are unable to travel to the vomiting center in the brain, therefore relieving the sensation of nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting on its own or nausea and vomiting due to other causes such as Meniere
5 mg given via deep inj, may give further doses via oral admininistration, if necessary
unpleasant breath odor
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or Prochlorperazine is a first-generation antipsychotic
Prochlorperazine maleate is used to treat psychosis and severe nausea or vomiting
Child 1–11 years (body-weight 10 kg and above) 250 micrograms/kg 2–3 times a day
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Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of prochlorperazine suppository in children 2 years of age and older or weighing 9 kilograms (kg) (20 pounds (lbs)) and over
For control of severe nausea and vomiting during surgery: 5–10 mg given 1–2 hours before induction of anesthesia
Who may not be able to take prochlorperazine
Pediatric use (dose calculation) is weight-based and the drug should not be used in children < 2 years old
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription