Thursday, July 3, 2014

(Medicine) Prochlorperazine

Dhaperazine
Generic name/Active ingredient: Prochlorperazine 5 mg
Trade name: Dhaperazine, Stemetil
Dosage form: Tablet
Drug classification: Phenothiazine, Anti vertigo
Legal classification: POM
Company: DHA
Commonly used for: Migraine, Meniere's disease, nausea, vomiting, minor mental & emotional disturbances

  • side effect : Agitation; constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; enlarged pupils; jitteriness; nausea; stuffy nose.
  • adult dose : Tablet: 5 to 10 mg 3 to 4 times a day. Capsule: 15 mg on arising or 10 mg capsule every 12 hours. Rectal: 25 mg twice a day. IM: 5 to 10 mg. If necessary, repeat every 3 to 4 hours. IV: 2 1/2 to 10 mg by slow IV injection or infusion at a rate not to exceed 5 mg/min.

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