Compazine (Prochlorperazine)

Description

Compazine is an antipsychotic medication. Its main component is prochlorperazine, which belongs to a group of drugs known as phenothiazines.

Uses

Compazine is a medication that is used to treat mental disorders such as schizophrenia. This drug works by transforming the manner in which the chemicals in the brain function. Compazine is also used to reduce anxiety and nervousness in individuals. In certain instances, this medication can also be used to diminish the effects of severe nausea and excess vomiting in people.

Contact your doctor if you wish to know all the advantages that Compazine may have for you.

Dosage

You should always consult instructions that have been provided to you by your physician. Avoid taking Compazine in doses that are smaller or larger than you have been instructed.

Compazine should be taken via the mouth.

To reduce the symptoms of nausea and vomiting, the dosage typically prescribed for Compazine is between 5mg and 10mg. This dosage of Compazine is to be taken three to four times a day. It is not advisable to take more than 40mg of Compazine a day.

For children between the age of two and twelve with schizophrenia, the recommended dosage is 2.5mg. This should be taken two or three times a day. For children under the age of five, the dosage should not exceed 20mg, each day.

For children under the age of twelve, the dosage should not exceed 25 mg.

For adults with mental disorders, the recommended dosage is between 5mg and 10mg. This dose should be taken between three to four times a day.

If you did not take your dose as needed, take it as soon as you can. If your next dose is to be taken soon, skip the dose that you missed. You should avoid taking more than one dose at a time.

If you experience the symptoms of an overdose, contact your nearest emergency services immediately.

Side Effects

Some of the adverse effects that you may experience while taking Compazine are:

 Sleepiness
 Lightheadedness
 Cessation of menstruation
 Problems with vision
 Irritation or inflammation of the skin
 Low blood pressure
 Uncontrolled contortions of facial features or limbs
 Tremors
 Difficulty with movements
 Difficulty with swallowing
 Excess production of saliva
 Nervousness
 Increase in temperature
 Disorientation
 Excessive perspiration
 Stiffness of the muscles

In the event that you are overcome with symptoms of an adverse reaction while taking this medication, contact a medical expert as soon as you can. .

Contraindications

 If you are pregnant or want to begin breastfeeding your child and have been prescribed this medication, tell a medical expert.

 Do not take Compazine with alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics, or any other drugs that may cause excessive drowsiness.

 Tell your healthcare professional any health complications before being prescribed this medication. Compazine may cause complications if taken by people who have heart problems, blood or bone marrow disorders, diabetes, liver ailments, or tardive dyskinesia.

 Avoid taking Compazine in the event that you have experienced allergic reactions to other medications that contain phenothiazine.

 There may be medications that will negatively interact with Compazine. Tell your healthcare expert of any medications, prescribed or over the counter, which you may be taking. Also tell your physician about any herbal supplements that you may be consuming.