Phenothiazines Flashcards
1
Q
Medications
A
- Prochlorperazine
- Perphenazine
- Chlorpromazine
2
Q
Actions
A
-Depresses various areas of the CNS
3
Q
Indications
A
-Treatment of N/V
4
Q
Contraindications
A
- CNS depression: coma, brain damage or injury
- Severe hypotension or hypertension
- Severe liver dysfunction
5
Q
Caution
A
- Renal dysfunction
- Moderate liver impairment
- Active peptic ulcer
- Pregnancy/lactation
6
Q
Adverse effects
A
- CNS: drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, tremor, headache, photophobia
- CV: hypotension, HTN, cardiac arrhythmias
- GU: menstrual disorders, galactorrhea, and gynecomastia
7
Q
Drug-drug
A
-Other CNS depressants, including alcohol
