Prochlorperazine is a first-generation antipsychotic
Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, constipation, or dry mouth may occur
Contraindications
Ondansetron has excellent utility as an antiemetic drug, and it is effective against nausea
Applies to: prochlorperazine and Zofran (ondansetron) Using prochlorperazine
5 to 10 mg; maximum: 10 mg/dose or 40 mg/day; may repeat dose every 3 to 4 hours as needed
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Prochlorperazine edisylate is a white to very light yellow powder
Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered
While it's a good option for people who can't take medication by mouth, some people Compazine (prochlorperazine)1 is an antiemetic drug that may be used to treat nausea and vomiting
Nausea and vomiting
trembling and shaking of the fingers and hands
It is also used to control severe nausea and vomiting
The number of patients experiencing breakthrough vomiting at 0–30, 31–60, and 61–120 minutes was similar between groups for these time periods; however, more patients receiving ondansetron experienced vomiting overall (7 [22%] vs
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The brand name version of prochlorperazine (Compazine) is no longer Prochlorperazine can temporarily lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing the chance of getting an infection
Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you
5 mg up to 3 times a day if required
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when suddenly getting up from a lying or sitting position
headache
Occasionally, paradoxical reactions (the opposite of what is to be expected) may more
Results The incidence of nausea was significantly greater in the ondansetron group compared with the prochlorperazine group (81% vs 56%; odds ratio, 3
Multivariate analysis identified administration of ondansetron, history of PONV, obesity, and female sex as risk Prochlorperazine (PROE-klor-PER-a-zeen) Discuss risk vs benefits of use during pregnancy
Available in blister packs of 14, 25, 28, 56, 84, 100 and 250 tablets