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Prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine

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Prochlorperazine is an inotrope which is a kind of heart failure drug (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Compazine • Scripto-metic • Mitil • Stemetil

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Dizziness
Nausea
Weight gain
Drowsiness
Congested nose
Headache
No menstrual periods
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Blurred vision
Nasal congestion
Agitation
Cloudy or blurred vision

Serious

Akathisia
Low blood pressure on standing

Treats

Acute schizophrenia
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Migraine
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Schizophrenia
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