Prochlorperazine is generally used in treatment of Meniere's disease, nausea, schizophrenia, vertigo and vomiting
Side effects
Drowsiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Prochlorperazine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Prochlorperazine is to be taken with food.
How it works
Prochlorperazine is a dopamine antagonist. It works by blocking the dopamine receptors in the region of brain that controls nausea and vomiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How does Prochlorperazine work? Prochlorperazine is used to treat mental disorders like schizophrenia. It is also used to treat and prevent nausea, and vomiting.It may be used to treat anxiety (short-term) in certain cases where other anti-anxiety drugs have been ineffective. It is also used to treat nausea, vomiting, dizziness or spinning sensations (vertigo) due to Meniere's disease.It belongs to a class of medication call phenothiazines. It acts on the central nervous system by blocking certain receptors thus producing an anti-psychotic and anti-vomiting effect
Q. Does Prochlorperazine expire? Prochlorperazine has an expiry date. Always check the expiry date on the pack and do not use after the expiry date.
Q. Is Prochlorperazine available over the counter? Prochlorperazine is not available over the counter. It is available only on prescription from the doctor
Q. Is Prochlorperazine safe to use? Prochlorperazine is safe to use for a prescribed duration in the dose as advised by a doctor.
Q. How long can I take Prochlorperazine for? Prochlorperazine should only be taken for the duration as advised by the doctor for your condition.
Q. Is Prochlorperazine addictive? Prochlorperazine is not known to have any addictive potential. Please consult your doctor in case you have any other query regarding the same.
Expert Advice
It should not be taken by patients who are allergic to Prochlorperazine or any of the other ingredients of the tablet or syrup like sucrose.Consult your doctor before taking Prochlorperazine If you are breast-feeding or pregnant.Do not drive or operate machines if you have just taken Prochlorperazine as it may cause dizziness or tiredness.Do not get up from lying position immediately, as you may experience dizziness.Do not do strenuous exercise or go in sun or get exposed to extreme heat.Avoid taking alcohol.Do not handle the tablet any longer than required as it may cause irritation on the skin.
Product Details
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