Description
Prochlorperazine Maleate Tablets– VOMITAN-5 MD contains a medicine called Prochlorperazine Maleate. This medicine blocks the action of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting. This is why Prochlorperazine Maleate is an antiemetic, which means it stops nausea and vomiting. Prochlorperazine Maleate also suppresses the vestibular apparatus in the inner ear. This is the part of the ear that helps us balance. When this is suppressed, it can stop vertigo, which is a feeling of dizziness or spinning.
The way that neuroleptics like Prochlorperazine Maleate relieve headaches is not fully understood. However, it is thought to be related to the fact that they block the action of dopamine. Dopamine is also involved in the way we think and feel. So, Prochlorperazine Maleate can also help to relieve short-term anxiety.
Uses of Prochlorperazine Maleate Tablets
Prochlorperazine maleate tablets are a type of antipsychotic medication that can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including schizophrenia, manic episodes, severe nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, and acute intermittent porphyria. They can also be used to treat other conditions, such as anxiety, headache, migraine, restless legs syndrome, and Tourette syndrome.
It is important to note that prochlorperazine maleate tablets can have serious side effects, such as tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, stroke, and low blood pressure. If you are taking prochlorperazine maleate tablets, it is important to talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of this medication. You should also be aware of the signs and symptoms of serious side effects and report any of these symptoms to your doctor immediately.
Precautions of Prochlorperazine Maleate Tablets
- Prochlorperazine maleate tablets can interact with other medications and may not be safe for everyone.
- Do not take prochlorperazine maleate tablets if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medication can cause birth defects and may pass into breast milk.
- If you have a history of mental illness, you may be more likely to develop tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder that can cause involuntary muscle movements. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking prochlorperazine maleate tablets if you have a history of mental illness.
- If you have liver or kidney problems, your body may not be able to break down and remove prochlorperazine maleate tablets as quickly. This can increase your risk of side effects. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose.
Direction to use of Prochlorperazine Maleate Tablets
- Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose.
- Take this medication with or without food, as directed by your doctor.
- If you are taking the buccal tablets, place the tablet high up along your top gum, under the upper lip either side of your mouth. Do not swallow the tablet whole or chew it.
- If you are taking the oral solution, measure the dose carefully using a medicine dropper. Do not drink the solution directly from the bottle.
- If you are taking the suppository, wet the suppository with cool water before inserting it into your rectum.
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses at the same time.
Possible Side Effects of Prochlorperazine Maleate Tablets
The most common side effect of this medicine is a sudden drop in blood pressure when you stand up. This is usually temporary and goes away on its own. But if you are concerned, talk to your doctor. This medicine can also make you drowsy. So don’t drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can make you even sleepier.
