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Prochlorperazine

 
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    Oral / IM / PR
    Prochlorperazine
    Stemetil 

  • Mechanism of Action

  • Not fully elucidated, though effects are thought to be secondary to inhibition of dopamine D2 receptors and α-adrenoceptors within the chemoreceptor trigger zone.

Clinical Use

  • Indications
  • Nausea / vomiting
  • Acute vertigo
  • Adverse Effects
  • Drowsiness
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth
  • Parkinsonism
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