Prochlorperazine

Question 1

Pharmacology and presentation of Prochlorperazine?

Answer 1

12.5mg/1ml Ampoule

Prochlorperazine is an antiemetic and antipsychotic drug that acts on several central neurotransmitter systems.

Question 2

Indicators of Prochlorperazine?

Answer 2

• Nausea
• Motion sickness
• Severe headache and migraine.

Question 3

Contraindications of Prochlorperazine?

• Allery, Altered, Circ, 2x age

Answer 3

• Known allergy
• Circulatory collapse/shock
• Age <18 years
• Pregnancy
• Altered consciousness.

Question 4

Cautions of Prochlorperazine?

• HEP A

Answer 4

• Age 18–21 years
• Hypotension
• Epilepsy
• Patient on anti-depressants or affected by alcohol.

Question 5

Side Effects of Prochlorperazine?

• DR BETH

Answer 5

• Drowsiness
• Blurred vision
• Hypotension
• Tachycardia
• Skin rash
• Extrapyramidal reaction (Dystonia).

Question 6

Dosing Regimes of Prochlorperazine?

Answer 6

-12.5mg IM, single dose only

Question 7

Onset and duration of Prochlorperazine?

Answer 7

• Onset = 5–10 minutes
• Duration = 40 minutes to 2 hours