PROCHLORPERAZINE (STEMETIL) Flashcards
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PHARMACOLOGY OF STEMETIL
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An anti-emetic
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PRESENTATION OF STEMETIL
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12.5 mg in 1 mL glass ampoule
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ACTION OF STEMETIL
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Acts on several central neuro-transmitter systems
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PRIMARY EMERGENCY INDICATIONS OF STEMETIL
List all 5
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Rx or prophylaxis of nausea / vomiting for
- Motion sickness
- Planned aeromedical evacuation
- Known allergy or C/I to Metochloperamide
- Headache irrespective of nausea / vomiting
- Vertigo
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CONTRAINDICATIONS OF STEMETIL
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CCCP
- Circulatory Collapse
- CNS depression
- Children
- Previous Hypersensitivity
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PRECAUTIONS OF STEMETIL
List all 3
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- Hypotension
- Epilepsy
- Pts affected by alcohol or on anti-depressants
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ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION FOR STEMETIL
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IM
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SIDE EFFECTS OF STEMETIL
List all 6
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Drowsiness Blurred vision Hypotension Sinus Tachycardia Skin rash Extrapyramidal reactions (usually the dystonic type - dyskinesia)
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ONSET & DURATION OF STEMETIL
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IM EFFECT
Onset: 20 min
Peak: 40 min
Duration: 6 hr
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ADULT DOSE OF PROCHLORERAZINE (STEMETIL)
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N&V
12.5mg IM once
HEADACHE
12.5mg IM once
