Prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine treats nausea and vomiting. Can also be used to treat schizophrenia. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication

How was your experience with Prochlorperazine?

First, a little about yourself

Tell us about yourself in a few words?

What tips would you provide a friend before taking Prochlorperazine?

What are you taking Prochlorperazine for?

Choose one
  • Other
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Dementia
  • Nausea
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Vomiting

How long have you been taking it?

Choose one
  • Less than a week
  • A couple weeks
  • A month or so
  • A few months
  • A year or so
  • Two years or more

How well did Prochlorperazine work for you?

Did you experience many side effects while taking this drug?

How likely would you be to recommend Prochlorperazine to a friend?

Pill Images

{{ slide.name }}
pill-image {{ slide.name }}
Color: {{ slide.color }} Shape: {{ slide.shape }} Size: {{ slide.size }} Score: {{ slide.score }} Imprint: {{ slide.imprint }}
<<
Prev
{{ slide.number }} of {{ slide.total }}
>>
Next

Prochlorperazine Cautionary Labels

Back to Top
precautionsprecautionsprecautions

Uses of Prochlorperazine

Updated: 

Prochlorperazine is used in the treatment of:

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Dementia
  • Psychotic Disorders

Prochlorperazine is used in the prevention of:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Prochlorperazine Brand Names

Back to Top

Prochlorperazine may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Prochlorperazine Drug Class

Back to Top

Prochlorperazine is part of the drug class:

Prochlorperazine Interactions

Back to Top

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

  • CABERGOLINE/PROCHLORPERAZINE
  • CISAPRIDE/PROCHLORPERAZINE
  • DOFETILIDE/PROCHLORPERAZINE
  • ENTACAPONE/PROCHLORPERAZINE
  • LEVODOPA/PROCHLORPERAZINE
  • METOCLOPRAMIDE/PROCHLORPERAZINE
  • PERGOLIDE/PROCHLORPERAZINE
  • PRAMIPEXOLE/PROCHLORPERAZINE
  • PROCHLORPERAZINE/ROPINIROLE HYDROCHLORIDE
  • PROCHLORPERAZINE/TOREMIFENE CITRATE

This is not a complete list of Prochlorperazinedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Prochlorperazine Dosage

Back to Top

Take prochlorperazine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Prochlorperazine dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Prochlorperazine is available in the following doses:

  • Prochlorperazine 10 Mg Oral Capsule, Extended Release
  • Prochlorperazine 10 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Prochlorperazine 15 Mg Oral Capsule, Extended Release
  • Prochlorperazine 2.5 Mg Rectal Suppository
  • Prochlorperazine 25 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Prochlorperazine 25 Mg Rectal Suppository
  • Prochlorperazine 5 Mg Oral Tablet
  • Prochlorperazine 5 Mg Rectal Suppository
  • Prochlorperazine 5 Mg/5 Ml Oral Syrup
  • Prochlorperazine 5 Mg/ml Injectable Solution
  • Prochlorperazine Edisylate Compounding Powder
  • Prochlorperazine Maleate Compounding Powder

Forms of Medication

Back to Top

Prochlorperazine is available in the following forms:

  • Buccal Tablet
  • Extended Release Capsule
  • Injectable Solution
  • Oral Solution
  • Oral Tablet
  • Rectal Suppository
Contributors

All RxWiki content including health news, medication pages, and condition pages published prior to February 2023, was written and maintained by on-staff pharmacists. Please be advised that this content is no longer actively maintained and may now contain outdated information. If you have any questions regarding previously published content, please contact support@rxwiki.com.