Prochlorperazine Flashcards
1
Q
Pharmacology and presentation of Prochlorperazine?
A
12.5mg/1ml Ampoule
Prochlorperazine is an antiemetic and antipsychotic drug that acts on several central neurotransmitter systems.
2
Q
Indicators of Prochlorperazine?
A
- Nausea
- Motion sickness
- Severe headache and migraine.
3
Q
Contraindications of Prochlorperazine?
- Allery, Altered, Circ, 2x age
A
- Known allergy
- Circulatory collapse/shock
- Age <18 years
- Pregnancy
- Altered consciousness.
4
Q
Cautions of Prochlorperazine?
- HEP A
A
- Age 18–21 years
- Hypotension
- Epilepsy
- Patient on anti-depressants or affected by alcohol.
5
Q
Side Effects of Prochlorperazine?
- DR BETH
A
- Drowsiness
- Blurred vision
- Hypotension
- Tachycardia
- Skin rash
- Extrapyramidal reaction (Dystonia).
6
Q
Dosing Regimes of Prochlorperazine?
A
-12.5mg IM, single dose only
7
Q
Onset and duration of Prochlorperazine?
A
- Onset = 5–10 minutes
- Duration = 40 minutes to 2 hours
