Prochlorperazine Flashcards
1
Q
Drug Class
A
Dopamine antagonists (antiemetic)
2
Q
Active
A
Prochlorperazine
3
Q
Indications
A
Nausea and vomiting
Vertigo
4
Q
Dose Range
A
5 – 10mg tds
5
Q
SE’s
A
- dry mouth
- diarrhoea
- constipation
- headache
- hyperprolactinaemia (galactorrhoea, gynaecomastia)
- EPSE
6
Q
Counselling
A
Label: 1
This medication may make you drowsy and may increase the effects of alcohol. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how you are affected.
7
Q
Monitoring
A
- EPSE
- effectiveness of medication