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What is the class of Prochlorperazine (Compazine)?
What are the indications for using Prochlorperazine (Compazine)?
Severe nausea and vomiting and acute psychosis.
Prochlorperazine (Compazine) can be administered to patients who are comatose.
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Which of the following is a precaution when using Prochlorperazine (Compazine)?
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What are some side effects of Prochlorperazine (Compazine)?
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The recommended dosage of Prochlorperazine (Compazine) is _____ mg IM or IV.
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Study Notes
Prochlorperazine (Compazine) Overview
- Classifies as an antiemetic, primarily used to prevent nausea and vomiting.
Indications
- Effective for severe nausea and vomiting associated with various conditions.
- Also indicated for managing acute psychosis.
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the drug.
- Should not be administered to patients who are comatose or have taken large quantities of CNS depressants.
Precautions
- Use with caution as it may impair mental and physical abilities.
- Subcutaneous administration is prohibited due to the risk of skin irritation.
- Extra care is needed as extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) are more prevalent; keep Benadryl available for management.
Side Effects
- Common side effects include drowsiness, sedation, and blurred vision.
- Other potential effects are tachycardia, bradycardia, dizziness, and hypotension.
Dosage
- Recommended dosage is 5-10 mg via intramuscular (IM) or intravenous (IV) injection, with IV preferred for nausea.
- For infusion, 10 mg can be added to 1L of normal saline (NS) or Lactated Ringer’s (LR) solution.
- Alternative routes include oral or rectal administration.
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