Why it is Prescribed
Prochlorperazine is used to treat the nausea and vomiting caused by radiation therapy, cancer chemotherapy, surgery, and other conditions. It is also used to treat psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and hostility.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How it Works
Prochlorperazine comes as a tablet, extended-release (long-acting) capsule, oral liquid, and rectal suppository. Prochlorperazine usually is taken three or four times a day (tablets), or once or twice a day (extended-release capsules). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take prochlorperazine exactly as directed. Do not take more or ...
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Why it is Prescribed
Prochlorperazine is used to treat the nausea and vomiting caused by radiation therapy, cancer chemotherapy, surgery, and other conditions. It is also used to treat psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and hostility.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How it Works
Prochlorperazine comes as a tablet, extended-release (long-acting) capsule, oral liquid, and rectal suppository. Prochlorperazine usually is taken three or four times a day (tablets), or once or twice a day (extended-release capsules). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take prochlorperazine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Although prochlorperazine is not habit-forming, do not stop taking it abruptly, especially if you have been taking it for a long time. Your doctor probably will decrease your dose gradually.
Do not open extended-release capsules; swallow them whole.
Do not allow the liquid to touch your ...
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Overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Precautions
Before taking prochlorperazine,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to prochlorperazine, any tranquilizer, or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially antihistamines, lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), medications for depression and Parkinson's disease, muscle relaxants, narcotics (pain medication), sedatives, seizure medication, sleeping pills, and vitamins.
be sure a child younger than 16 years of age does not have symptoms of Reye's syndrome (sudden, severe, and persistent vomiting; unusual behavior; fever; and seizures). Call your child's doctor immediately if your child experiences any of these symptoms. Do not give prochlorperazine or aspirin to the child.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, liver, or kidney disease; a bad ...
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Possible Side Effects
Prochlorperazine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if this symptom is severe or does not go away:
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms
fine worm-like tongue movements
rhythmic face, mouth, or jaw movements
slow or difficult speech
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Storage Conditions
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
