Stemetil Injection

Uses

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.

Faqs

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.

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