Generic Name - Prochlorperazine
Category - Nausea, Anti-Psychotic
Indications
Nausea and vomiting
Generic Compazine is indicated to control severe nausea and vomiting that can occur after surgery or with the treatment of cancer. Generic Prochlorperazine (Compazine) works by changing a variety of chemicals in the brain.
Generic for Compazine Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Compazine is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Compazine should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Blood disorders or disease
Difficulty passing urine
Glaucoma
Liver disease or jaundice
Parkinson's disease
Phenochromocytoma
Prostate trouble
Seizures (convulsions)
Uncontrollablemovement disorder.
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Compazine.It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Anti seizuredrugs
Anticoagulants
Guanethidine
Lithium
Narcotic painkillers
Other Central nervous depressants
Thiazide diuretics
Generic for Compazine Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericCompazine
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Compazine for Nausea is one 5-milligram or 10-milligram tablet 3 or 4 times a day.
Generic for Compazine Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Compazine side Effects include blurred vision, breast enlargement in men or women, breast milk in women who are not breast-feeding chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, confusion, restlessness, dark yellow or brown urine, Difficulty breathing or swallowing, dizziness or fainting spells and drooling.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Compazine.
Generic for Compazine and Pregnancy
Generic Compazine is not usually recommended for pregnant women.However, consult your doctor and ask for medical opinion.
Generic for Compazine and Breastfeeding
Generic Compazine appears in breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. If found essential by your doctor, it will required to stop breast feeding until your treatment is completed.
Generic for Compazine and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Compazine in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Compazine and Geriatric
In general, older people take lower dosages of Generic Compazine. Consult your doctor for more information about the potential risks.
Note
The above information about Generic Compazine serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment.Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy. |
