Prochlorperazine Flashcards
Prochlorperazine Trade Name
Compazine
Prochlorperazine Class
Antiemetic
Antipsychotic
Prochlorperazine MOA
Dopamine antagonist (D2) inhibits communication from chemoreceptor trigger zone to the vomiting center of the brain; inhibits gastric SMC relaxation
Weak anticholinergic properties reduce migraine severity
Prochlorperazine Onset/ Duration
Onset- 10-20 min
Duration- 4-12 hours
Prochlorperazine Indications
Nausea/vomiting
Migraines
Prochlorperazine Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Prochlorperazine Side effects
Bradychardia
Tachychardia
hypotension
CNS depression
sedation
drowsiness
blurred vision
akathisia
dystonia
Prochlorperazine Adult Dose
5-10 IV/IO nausea/vomiting
10 IM migraine
Prochlorperazine Pediatric Dose
Not recommended