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Introduction

Expert Advice

Indications

This medicine is used to treat Meniere’s disease (a disorder of the inner ear) and labryrinthine disorders (disorder that can lead to vertigo and hearing loss). It is also used for treating nausea, vomiting, migraine, emotional disturbances, and psychosis in schizophrenic patients.

 

Contraindications

This medicine is contraindicated in patients with bone marrow depression and comatose states (coma). Should be avoided in patients with liver or kidney impairment, hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormone), heart failure, pheochromocytoma (benign tumor of the adrenal glands), Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle weakness), prostate enlargement, blood disorders, and eye diseases.

 

Precautions

Patients with chronic and undiagnosed vomiting should take precautions. It should be cautiously used in patients with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, AIDS, dementia (deterioration in memory), and depression. Elderly patients must observe caution, particularly in extreme weather conditions. Patients must beware of impaired judgment and dexterity. Full blood counts must be monitored regularly.

Side-effects

The side effects of this medicine are brain disturbances, changes in ECG pattern, hormonal disturbances, allergic reactions, blood disorders, insomnia, anxiety, seizures, hypotension, hyponatremia (decreased sodium), hyperglycemia (increased glucose), drowsiness, glucose intolerance, jaundice, and nasal stiffness. Other adverse effects include skin reactions, SIADH (disorder that causes body to retain water).

Pregnancy

There is insufficient evidence regarding the use of this medicine during pregnancy. Therefore, it is advised to consult your healthcare provider before taking this medicine.

Lactation

The effects of this medicine in lactating mothers are unknown. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.

Primary Uses

Nausea and vertigo

Indications

This medicine is used to treat Meniere’s disease (a disorder of the inner ear) and labryrinthine disorders (disorder that can lead to vertigo and hearing loss). It is also used for treating nausea, vomiting, migraine, emotional disturbances, and psychosis in schizophrenic patients.

Side Effects

The side effects of this medicine are brain disturbances, changes in ECG pattern, hormonal disturbances, allergic reactions, blood disorders, insomnia, anxiety, seizures, hypotension, hyponatremia (decreased sodium), hyperglycemia (increased glucose), drowsiness, glucose intolerance, jaundice, and nasal stiffness. Other adverse effects include skin reactions, SIADH (disorder that causes body to retain water).

Warnings

Pregnancy

There is insufficient evidence regarding the use of this medicine during pregnancy. Therefore, it is advised to consult your healthcare provider before taking this medicine.

Lactation

The effects of this medicine in lactating mothers are unknown. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.

Precautions

Patients with chronic and undiagnosed vomiting should take precautions. Caution is advised for patients with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, AIDS, dementia (deterioration in memory), and depression. Elderly patients must observe caution, particularly in extreme weather conditions. Patients must be made aware of impaired judgment and dexterity. Full blood counts must be monitored regularly.

Contraindications

This medicine is contraindicated in patients with bone marrow depression and comatose states (coma). Should be avoided in patients with liver or kidney impairment, hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormone), heart failure, pheochromocytoma (benign tumor of the adrenal glands), Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle weakness), prostate enlargement, blood disorders, and eye diseases.

FAQS

What are the uses of Prochlorperazine?

This medication is used for treating nausea and vomiting caused by conditions such as cancer treatments.

How to store Prochlorperazine?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

What are the precautions for taking Prochlorperazine?

• You may feel drowsy after taking this medicine therefore avoid work requiring alertness e.g. driving • May increase sun sensitivity therefore use sun screen • May decrease sweating ability therefore avoid hot and humid places and wear loose and light clothing

Does Prochlorperazine have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine. The effects of this medicine in lactating mothers are unknown. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.

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