STEMETIL 5MG TABLET

• Prochlorperazineisusedto treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia
• It is alsousedto treat anxiety, and to control severe nausea and vomiting

• Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of medication called phenothiazines
• It acts on the central nervous system by blocking certain receptors (dopamine) thus producing an antipsychotic and anti-vomiting effect

• Nausea and Vomiting - Oral Dosage -Tablets: Take one 5 mg or 10 mg tablet 3 or 4 times daily
• Rectal Dosage - 25 mg twice daily
• I.M. Dosage -Initially 5 to 10 mg (1 to 2 mL) injected deeply
• Adult Psychiatric Disorders- Oral Dosage: The recommended dosage is 5 mg 3 or 4 times daily

• Sensitivity to light
• Menstrual problems
• Sexual impotency in men
• State of confusion or disorientation
• Dementia in the elderlY
• Swelling in the breasts in both males and females
• Tremor
• Sleeping problems
• Difficulty in breathing
• Low blood pressure while standing
• Blood clotting in the legs causing swelling and pain
• Dryness of the mouth
• Drowsiness
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Milk secretion in women
• Uncontrolled movement of face or tongue or arms
• Dizziness
• Vision problems
• Agitation
• Blocked nose
• Rigidity of muscles

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, central nervous system depression, liver problems, low blood pressure, increased eye pressure, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, bone marrow depression, involuntary muscle movements, Parkinson disease, Reye syndrome, prostate enlargement, seizures, alcoholism, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication
• Avoid alcohol consumption
• Avoid exposure sunlight