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).
Inform your healthcare professional if:
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication as it can increase drowsiness side effect
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.
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
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