Prochlorperazine Information:
IIMPORTANT
NOTE: Some medicines or medical conditions may interact
with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that
you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR
CONDITION may be needed if you are taking guanadrel,
guanethidine, levodopa, tramadol, tricyclic antidepressants,
or medicine for bladder or bowel spasms (anticholinergics).
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns
about using this medicine.
PROCHLORPERAZINE (proe-klor-PAIR-a-zeen)
USES: This medicine is a phenothiazine
used to treat nausea and vomiting. It may also be used
to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
HOW TO USE: Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. STORE THIS MEDICINE
at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away
from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE,
take it as soon as possible. If you are taking 1 dose
at bedtime and do not remember until the next morning,
skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing
schedule.
SIDE EFFECTS: SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away
during treatment, include drowsiness, dizziness, nasal
congestion, blurred vision, dry mouth, or constipation.
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your
doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if
you experience changes in vision; changes in breasts;
changes in menstrual period; prolonged or painful erection;
sore throat; inability to move eyes; muscle spasms of
face, neck, or back; difficulty swallowing; mask-like
face; tremors of hands; restlessness; tension in legs;
shuffling walk or stiff arms or legs; puffing of cheeks;
lip smacking or puckering; twitching or twisting movements;
or weakness of arms or legs. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS
while you are using this medicine. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY
MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY,
tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine.
THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE drowsiness, dizziness, or fainting.
Stand up slowly. Do not drive, operate machinery, or
do anything else that could be dangerous until you know
how you react to this medicine. DO NOT BECOME OVERHEATED
in hot weather or during exercise or other activities
since heat stroke may occur while you are using this
medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE increased sensitivity
to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun or sunlamps until
you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen
or protective clothing if you must be outside for a
prolonged period. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL while you are
taking this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW
MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check
with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes phenylpropanolamine.
FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss
with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this
medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED
IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this
medicine.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your
local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, muscle
spasms, tremors, twitching, deep sleep or loss of consciousness,
and seizures.
NOTES: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others
for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE
for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out
of the reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR
AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your
supply runs out. |
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