Prochlorperazine is a type of anti-emetic agent which blocks dopamine (a type of chemical messenger). By blocking dopamine, signals are unable to travel to the vomiting center in the brain, therefore relieving the sensation of nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting on its own or nausea and vomiting due to other causes such as Meniere disease or inner ear problems for example vertigo (giddiness).
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose.
Do not take double the dose for any missed dose iIf you are taking this medication as and when needed.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication as it can increase drowsiness side effect
Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing it into the rubbish chute or bin.
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
Rarely this medication may cause:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately
Disclaimers
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity, and Watsons), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last Updated on July 2022
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