Prochlorperazine

Question 1

Prochlorperazine Trade Name?

Answer 1

Compazine

Question 2

Prochlorperazine Indications?

Answer 2

Nausea/Vomiting
Migraine headache

Question 3

Prochlorperazine Contraindications?

Answer 3

-Hypersensitivity
-CNS Depression

Question 4

Prochlorperazine Adult Dose?

Answer 4

• Nausea/Vomiting: 5-10 mg IV/IO, or 5 mg IM; may repeat once after 10 minutes if nausea/vomiting persists.
• Migrane: 10 mg IV/IO infusion over 15 minutes or 10 mg IM.
  *CT Protocols

Question 5

Prochlorperazine Pediatric Dose?

Answer 5

Not recommended

Question 6

Prochlorperazine Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 6

40mg/day - Not recommended for peds.
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